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Delta County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

FANNINDEL ISD

Elementary school only in this slice

83 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

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

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0

2 School Districts in Delta County

COOPER ISD

3 schools
888 students

FANNINDEL ISD

2 schools
147 students

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 data

Level

Showing 4 of 4 matching schools

COOPER EL

COOPER ISD

COOPER, 75432 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary467 students

COOPER H S

COOPER ISD

COOPER, 75432 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High242 students

COOPER J H

COOPER ISD

COOPER, 75432 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle179 students

FANNINDEL EL

FANNINDEL ISD

PECAN GAP, 75469 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary83 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,149

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 Delta County?
Delta County has a school score of 70/100, 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 Delta County?
The high school graduation rate in Delta County is 97.0%, 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 Delta County spend per student?
Delta County spends $7,149 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 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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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.