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Culberson County Schools & Education

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,850

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

64/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#83

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Culberson County

Measured School Summary

Culberson County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

Culberson County spends $8,850 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 14% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Culberson 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

1 public school and 1 district 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

64/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #83 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,850

$1,352 above the state average

School coverage

1

1 district represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Culberson County has 1 public school across 1 district, 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 Culberson 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.

Small-system county

Culberson County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#83

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

CULBERSON COUNTY-ALLAMOORE ISD

Other grade structure

366 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

CULBERSON COUNTY-ALLAMOORE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Culberson County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 Culberson 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.

Unified Education in the High Desert

Culberson County operates a centralized education system consisting of a single PK-12 public school. This lone campus, Van Horn School, serves the entire county's enrollment of 366 students under one district. This structure ensures that every student in the county receives a consistent academic experience from start to finish.

Culberson County-Allamoore ISD

As the only district in the county, Culberson County-Allamoore ISD is responsible for the education of all 366 local students. There are no charter schools in the area, focusing all community efforts and resources on the local public campus. This creates a powerful sense of community identity around the local school.

The Van Horn School Experience

Attending school here means being part of a single rural campus that serves 366 students across all grade levels. The PK-12 format at Van Horn School allows for unique mentorship opportunities between older and younger students. The rural setting offers a peaceful and focused environment for learning far from urban distractions.

School Overview

Total Schools

1

in Culberson County

Reported Enrollment

366

1 school reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1

1 School District in Culberson County

CULBERSON COUNTY-ALLAMOORE ISD

1 school
366 students enrolled

1 Public School in Culberson 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 1 of 1 matching schools

VAN HORN SCHOOL

CULBERSON COUNTY-ALLAMOORE ISD

VAN HORN, 79855 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other366 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,850

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 Culberson County?
Culberson County has a school score of 64/100, which is a midrange 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 Culberson County?
The high school graduation rate in Culberson County is 90.0%, 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 Culberson County spend per student?
Culberson County spends $8,850 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 Culberson County, Texas — FAQ

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

Culberson County operates a centralized education system consisting of a single PK-12 public school. This lone campus, Van Horn School, serves the entire county's enrollment of 366 students under one district. This structure ensures that every student in the county receives a consistent academic experience from start to finish.

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

As the only district in the county, Culberson County-Allamoore ISD is responsible for the education of all 366 local students. There are no charter schools in the area, focusing all community efforts and resources on the local public campus. This creates a powerful sense of community identity around the local school.

What is the school experience like in Culberson County?

Attending school here means being part of a single rural campus that serves 366 students across all grade levels. The PK-12 format at Van Horn School allows for unique mentorship opportunities between older and younger students. The rural setting offers a peaceful and focused environment for learning far from urban distractions.

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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.