Delta County Schools & Education
Delta County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,149
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#48
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Delta County
Measured School Summary
Delta County performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,149 per pupil, Delta County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Delta 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
4 public schools and 2 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
70/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #48 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
5.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,149
$349 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts 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
Delta County has 4 public schools across 2 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.
What Delta 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
Delta 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
#48
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
COOPER ISD
Elementary to high school visible
888 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
FANNINDEL ISD
Elementary school only in this slice
83 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
COOPER ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Delta County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Delta 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 Delta 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.
Small Schools, Big Results
Delta County features a small but efficient system of four public schools serving 971 total students. These schools are managed by two districts and include two elementary campuses, one middle school, and one high school.
Cooper ISD Serves the Community
Cooper ISD is the largest district, enrolling 888 students across its three campuses, while Fannindel ISD serves a smaller cohort of 147. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional district-led education.
A Purely Rural School Setting
All four schools in Delta County are classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of just 243 students. Cooper Elementary is the largest campus with 467 students, while Fannindel Elementary offers a very intimate 83-student environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Delta County
Reported Enrollment
971
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Delta County
COOPER ISD
FANNINDEL ISD
4 Public Schools in Delta 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER EL | Record | COOPER ISD | COOPER, 75432Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 467 |
| COOPER H S | Record | COOPER ISD | COOPER, 75432Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 242 |
| COOPER J H | Record | COOPER ISD | COOPER, 75432Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 179 |
| FANNINDEL EL | Record | FANNINDEL ISD | PECAN GAP, 75469Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 83 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,149
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Delta County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Delta County, Texas?
Delta County features a small but efficient system of four public schools serving 971 total students. These schools are managed by two districts and include two elementary campuses, one middle school, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Delta County, Texas?
Cooper ISD is the largest district, enrolling 888 students across its three campuses, while Fannindel ISD serves a smaller cohort of 147. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional district-led education.
What is the school experience like in Delta County?
All four schools in Delta County are classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of just 243 students. Cooper Elementary is the largest campus with 467 students, while Fannindel Elementary offers a very intimate 83-student environment.
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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.