Culberson County Schools & Education
Culberson County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
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
1 School District in Culberson County
CULBERSON COUNTY-ALLAMOORE ISD
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 dataLevel
Showing 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN HORN SCHOOL | Record | CULBERSON COUNTY-ALLAMOORE ISD | VAN HORN, 79855Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 366 |
VAN HORN SCHOOL
CULBERSON COUNTY-ALLAMOORE ISD
VAN HORN, 79855 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,850
State avg $7,498
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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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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.