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Eastland County Schools & Education

School Score

71/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

94.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,798

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

71/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#41

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Eastland County

Measured School Summary

Eastland County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 94.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,798 per pupil, Eastland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 27% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Eastland 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

15 public schools and 5 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

71/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #41 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

94.3%

2.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,798

$300 above the state average

School coverage

15

5 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Eastland County has 15 public schools across 5 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 Eastland 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.

Higher-signal county

Eastland County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#41

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.

EASTLAND ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,057 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

CISCO ISD

Elementary to high school visible

829 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

RANGER ISD

Elementary to high school visible

323 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

GORMAN ISD

Elementary to high school visible

253 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CISCO ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Eastland County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Eastland 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 Eastland 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.

Comprehensive Infrastructure in Eastland

Eastland County manages 15 public schools across five districts, serving a total population of 2,645 students. This network features a balanced mix of six high schools, five elementary schools, and four middle schools.

Eastland and Cisco Lead Enrollment

Eastland ISD is the county's largest district with 1,057 students, followed closely by Cisco ISD with 829 students. These two districts manage nearly half of the county's 15 total schools.

Blending Town Life and Rural Tradition

The locale mix includes nine rural schools and six town-based campuses, with an average enrollment of 176 students per school. Siebert Elementary is the county's largest campus with 491 students, providing a more bustling environment compared to the smaller rural outposts.

School Overview

Total Schools

15

in Eastland County

Reported Enrollment

2,645

15 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle4
High6
Other0

5 School Districts in Eastland County

EASTLAND ISD

3 schools
1,057 students

CISCO ISD

4 schools
829 students

RANGER ISD

3 schools
323 students

GORMAN ISD

3 schools
253 students

RISING STAR ISD

2 schools
183 students

15 Public Schools in Eastland 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 15 of 15 matching schools

SIEBERT EL

EASTLAND ISD

EASTLAND, 76448 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary491 students

CISCO EL

CISCO ISD

CISCO, 76437 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary415 students

EASTLAND H S

EASTLAND ISD

EASTLAND, 76448 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High309 students

EASTLAND MIDDLE

EASTLAND ISD

EASTLAND, 76448 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle257 students

CISCO H S

CISCO ISD

CISCO, 76437 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High234 students

CISCO J H

CISCO ISD

CISCO, 76437 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle161 students

RANGER EL

RANGER ISD

RANGER, 76470 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary157 students

MAXFIELD EL

GORMAN ISD

GORMAN, 76454 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary105 students

RANGER H S

RANGER ISD

RANGER, 76470 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High97 students

RISING STAR EL

RISING STAR ISD

RISING STAR, 76471 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary94 students

RISING STAR H S

RISING STAR ISD

RISING STAR, 76471 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High89 students

GORMAN H S

GORMAN ISD

GORMAN, 76454 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High82 students

RANGER MIDDLE

RANGER ISD

RANGER, 76470 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle69 students

GORMAN MIDDLE

GORMAN ISD

GORMAN, 76454 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle66 students

CISCO LEARNING CENTER

CISCO ISD

CISCO, 76437 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative19 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,798

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 Eastland County?
Eastland County has a school score of 71/100, which is a higher 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 Eastland County?
The high school graduation rate in Eastland County is 94.3%, 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 Eastland County spend per student?
Eastland County spends $7,798 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 Eastland County, Texas — FAQ

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

Eastland County manages 15 public schools across five districts, serving a total population of 2,645 students. This network features a balanced mix of six high schools, five elementary schools, and four middle schools.

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

Eastland ISD is the county's largest district with 1,057 students, followed closely by Cisco ISD with 829 students. These two districts manage nearly half of the county's 15 total schools.

What is the school experience like in Eastland County?

The locale mix includes nine rural schools and six town-based campuses, with an average enrollment of 176 students per school. Siebert Elementary is the county's largest campus with 491 students, providing a more bustling environment compared to the smaller rural outposts.

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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.