Duval County Schools & Education
Duval County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,660
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#74
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Duval County
Measured School Summary
Duval County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,660 per pupil, Duval County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Duval 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
9 public schools and 4 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #74 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.7%
1.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,660
$162 above the state average
School coverage
9
4 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
Duval County has 9 public schools across 4 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 Duval 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.
Mixed school landscape
Duval County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#74
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
SAN DIEGO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,495 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
FREER ISD
Elementary to high school visible
734 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
BENAVIDES ISD
Elementary and high visible
184 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
RAMIREZ CSD
Elementary school only in this slice
21 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BENAVIDES 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 Duval County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Duval County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Duval 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.
Broad Reach Across Duval County
Duval County supports 2,434 students across nine public schools managed by four distinct districts. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools to serve this South Texas region.
Graduation Success and State Parity
Duval County students achieve an impressive 92.7% graduation rate, which is higher than both the state and national averages. The county spends $7,660 per pupil, maintaining a competitive edge over the state average of $7,498.
San Diego and Freer Districts
San Diego ISD is the largest district, enrolling 1,495 students, while Freer ISD supports 734 students across three schools. The county also hosts one charter school, representing roughly 11% of the local educational options.
A Mix of Town and Rural Settings
Education here is mostly rural, but two schools are located in town settings, providing a varied experience for the average student body of 270. Collins-Parr Elementary is the largest facility with 729 students, while Benavides schools offer much smaller cohorts.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Duval County
Reported Enrollment
2,434
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Duval County
SAN DIEGO ISD
FREER ISD
BENAVIDES ISD
RAMIREZ CSD
9 Public Schools in Duval 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLLINS-PARR EL | Record | SAN DIEGO ISD | SAN DIEGO, 78384Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 729 |
| SAN DIEGO H S | Record | SAN DIEGO ISD | SAN DIEGO, 78384Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 427 |
| NORMAN M THOMAS EL | Record | FREER ISD | FREER, 78357Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 374 |
| BERNARDA JAIME J H | Record | SAN DIEGO ISD | SAN DIEGO, 78384Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 339 |
| LUCY ARAGON J H | Record | FREER ISD | FREER, 78357Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 190 |
| FREER H S | Record | FREER ISD | FREER, 78357Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 170 |
| BENAVIDES SECONDARY | Record | BENAVIDES ISD | BENAVIDES, 78341Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Charter | 114 |
| BENAVIDES EL | Record | BENAVIDES ISD | BENAVIDES, 78341Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 70 |
| RAMIREZ EL | Record | RAMIREZ CSD | REALITOS, 78376Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 21 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,660
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Duval County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Duval County, Texas?
Duval County supports 2,434 students across nine public schools managed by four distinct districts. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools to serve this South Texas region.
How do schools in Duval County perform academically?
Duval County students achieve an impressive 92.7% graduation rate, which is higher than both the state and national averages. The county spends $7,660 per pupil, maintaining a competitive edge over the state average of $7,498.
What are the major school districts in Duval County, Texas?
San Diego ISD is the largest district, enrolling 1,495 students, while Freer ISD supports 734 students across three schools. The county also hosts one charter school, representing roughly 11% of the local educational options.
What is the school experience like in Duval County?
Education here is mostly rural, but two schools are located in town settings, providing a varied experience for the average student body of 270. Collins-Parr Elementary is the largest facility with 729 students, while Benavides schools offer much smaller cohorts.
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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.