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Crosby County Schools & Education

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

92.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,524

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#22

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Crosby County

Measured School Summary

Crosby County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 92.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Crosby County spends $9,524 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 37% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 27% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Crosby County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

7 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

77/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #22 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

92.1%

0.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$9,524

$2,026 above the state average

School coverage

7

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Crosby County has 7 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Crosby County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Higher-signal county

Crosby County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#22

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

RALLS ISD

Elementary to high school visible

453 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

CROSBYTON CISD

Other grade structure

305 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

2 listed schools in this county slice.

LORENZO ISD

Other grade structure

239 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

RALLS ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Crosby County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Crosby County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Crosby County, Texas

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Diverse Options Across Seven Schools

Crosby County features seven public schools, including a mix of high schools, elementary schools, and multi-grade campuses. Three districts serve a total of 997 students, providing a surprising amount of variety for its size. The infrastructure includes two alternative schools to meet diverse learning needs.

A Triple-District Rural Network

Ralls ISD is the largest district, managing four schools and 453 students, followed by Crosbyton CISD with 305 students. Lorenzo ISD also contributes, serving 239 students in a single PK-12 setting. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the educational options here, as there are no charter schools.

Exclusively Rural and Highly Personal

Every school in Crosby County is located in a rural setting, maintaining an average enrollment of just 166 students. The largest campus is Crosbyton CISD Pre K-12 with 295 students, while many other campuses remain even smaller. This creates a deeply personal educational experience where every student is a visible part of the community.

School Overview

Total Schools

7

in Crosby County

Reported Enrollment

997

7 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High2
Other3

3 School Districts in Crosby County

RALLS ISD

4 schools
453 students

CROSBYTON CISD

2 schools
305 students

LORENZO ISD

1 school
239 students

7 Public Schools in Crosby County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 7 of 7 matching schools

CROSBYTON CISD PRE K-12

CROSBYTON CISD

CROSBYTON, 79322 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other295 students

LORENZO ISD

LORENZO ISD

LORENZO, 79343 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other239 students

RALLS EL

RALLS ISD

RALLS, 79357 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary192 students

RALLS H S

RALLS ISD

RALLS, 79357 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High153 students

RALLS MIDDLE

RALLS ISD

RALLS, 79357 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle108 students

SP ED CO-OP

CROSBYTON CISD

CROSBYTON, 79322 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Alternative10 students

RECOVERY EDUCATION CAMPUS

RALLS ISD

RALLS, 79357 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,524

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Crosby County?
Crosby County has a school score of 77/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Crosby County?
The high school graduation rate in Crosby County is 92.1%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Crosby County spend per student?
Crosby County spends $9,524 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Crosby County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Crosby County, Texas?

Crosby County features seven public schools, including a mix of high schools, elementary schools, and multi-grade campuses. Three districts serve a total of 997 students, providing a surprising amount of variety for its size. The infrastructure includes two alternative schools to meet diverse learning needs.

What are the major school districts in Crosby County, Texas?

Ralls ISD is the largest district, managing four schools and 453 students, followed by Crosbyton CISD with 305 students. Lorenzo ISD also contributes, serving 239 students in a single PK-12 setting. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the educational options here, as there are no charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Crosby County?

Every school in Crosby County is located in a rural setting, maintaining an average enrollment of just 166 students. The largest campus is Crosbyton CISD Pre K-12 with 295 students, while many other campuses remain even smaller. This creates a deeply personal educational experience where every student is a visible part of the community.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.