El Paso County Schools & Education
El Paso County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,901
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#220
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: El Paso County
Measured School Summary
El Paso County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 88.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,901 per pupil, El Paso County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read El Paso 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
251 public schools and 16 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
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #220 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.2%
3.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,901
$597 below the state average
School coverage
251
16 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
El Paso County has 251 public schools across 16 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 El Paso 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.
Large multi-district county
El Paso County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#220
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below 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.
EL PASO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
50,031 students
76 listed schools in this county slice.
SOCORRO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
47,843 students
51 listed schools in this county slice.
YSLETA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
36,183 students
52 listed schools in this county slice.
CLINT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
10,365 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
EL PASO ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 76 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 El Paso County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different El Paso 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 El Paso 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.
A Southwestern Educational Powerhouse
El Paso County manages a massive network of 251 schools serving over 170,000 students. This includes 142 elementary campuses, 58 high schools, and 16 distinct school districts.
Major Districts and Charter Growth
El Paso ISD, Ysleta ISD, and Socorro ISD are the titans of the region, collectively serving over 134,000 students. The county also supports 30 charter schools, offering diverse choices for 12% of the student population.
Urban Hub with Suburban Reach
Most of the 251 schools are located in city or suburban settings, with an average enrollment of 682 students. Large campuses like Franklin High School serve over 3,100 students, creating a vibrant, high-energy environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
251
in El Paso County
Reported Enrollment
170,410
251 schools reporting
School Districts
16
districts
Charter Schools
30
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
16 School Districts in El Paso County
EL PASO ISD
GuideSOCORRO ISD
GuideYSLETA ISD
GuideCLINT ISD
GuideCANUTILLO ISD
GuideHARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WEST TEXAS
GuideSAN ELIZARIO ISD
FABENS ISD
BURNHAM WOOD CHARTER SCHOOL DISTRICT
TORNILLO ISD
251 Public Schools in El Paso County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 52 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 251 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN H S | Profile | EL PASO ISD | EL PASO, 79912City: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,149 |
| PEBBLE HILLS H S | Profile | SOCORRO ISD | EL PASO, 79938Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,888 |
| EASTLAKE H S | Profile | SOCORRO ISD | EL PASO, 79928Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,851 |
| MONTWOOD H S | Profile | SOCORRO ISD | EL PASO, 79936City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,498 |
| SOCORRO H S | Profile | SOCORRO ISD | EL PASO, 79927Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,484 |
| CORONADO H S | Profile | EL PASO ISD | EL PASO, 79912City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,391 |
| EASTWOOD H S | Profile | YSLETA ISD | EL PASO, 79925City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,381 |
| AMERICAS H S | Profile | SOCORRO ISD | EL PASO, 79936City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,352 |
| EL DORADO H S | Profile | SOCORRO ISD | EL PASO, 79938City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,245 |
| DEL VALLE H S | Profile | YSLETA ISD | EL PASO, 79907City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,957 |
| BEL AIR H S | Profile | YSLETA ISD | EL PASO, 79915City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,839 |
| CHAPIN H S | Profile | EL PASO ISD | EL PASO, 79904City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,718 |
| HORIZON H S | Profile | CLINT ISD | EL PASO, 79928Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,677 |
| DON HASKINS PK-8 | Profile | EL PASO ISD | EL PASO, 79925City: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 1,674 |
| PARKLAND H S | Profile | YSLETA ISD | EL PASO, 79924City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,674 |
| CANUTILLO H S | Profile | CANUTILLO ISD | CANUTILLO, 79835City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,642 |
| EL PASO H S | Profile | EL PASO ISD | EL PASO, 79902City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,580 |
| ANDRESS H S | Profile | EL PASO ISD | EL PASO, 79924City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,530 |
| BURGES H S | Profile | EL PASO ISD | EL PASO, 79925City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,478 |
| J M HANKS H S | Profile | YSLETA ISD | EL PASO, 79935City: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,454 |
FRANKLIN H S
EL PASO ISD
EL PASO, 79912 / City: Large
PEBBLE HILLS H S
SOCORRO ISD
EL PASO, 79938 / Rural: Fringe
EASTLAKE H S
SOCORRO ISD
EL PASO, 79928 / Rural: Fringe
MONTWOOD H S
SOCORRO ISD
EL PASO, 79936 / City: Large
SOCORRO H S
SOCORRO ISD
EL PASO, 79927 / Suburb: Large
CORONADO H S
EL PASO ISD
EL PASO, 79912 / City: Large
EASTWOOD H S
YSLETA ISD
EL PASO, 79925 / City: Large
AMERICAS H S
SOCORRO ISD
EL PASO, 79936 / City: Large
EL DORADO H S
SOCORRO ISD
EL PASO, 79938 / City: Large
DEL VALLE H S
YSLETA ISD
EL PASO, 79907 / City: Large
BEL AIR H S
YSLETA ISD
EL PASO, 79915 / City: Large
CHAPIN H S
EL PASO ISD
EL PASO, 79904 / City: Large
HORIZON H S
CLINT ISD
EL PASO, 79928 / Suburb: Large
DON HASKINS PK-8
EL PASO ISD
EL PASO, 79925 / City: Large
PARKLAND H S
YSLETA ISD
EL PASO, 79924 / City: Large
CANUTILLO H S
CANUTILLO ISD
CANUTILLO, 79835 / City: Large
EL PASO H S
EL PASO ISD
EL PASO, 79902 / City: Large
ANDRESS H S
EL PASO ISD
EL PASO, 79924 / City: Large
BURGES H S
EL PASO ISD
EL PASO, 79925 / City: Large
J M HANKS H S
YSLETA ISD
EL PASO, 79935 / City: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
- HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - EL PASO
- YSLETA H S
- HORNEDO MIDDLE
- EASTWOOD MIDDLE
- DR JOSEFINA VILLAMIL TINAJERO PK-8
- AUSTIN H S
- COL JOHN O ENSOR MIDDLE
- PARKLAND PRE-ENGINEERING MIDDLE
- BEL AIR MIDDLE
- DEL VALLE MIDDLE
- JOHN DRUGAN SCHOOL
- BOWIE H S
- JEFFERSON H S
- SSG MANUEL R PUENTES
- SGT JOSE F CARRASCO EL
- HANKS MIDDLE
- DR SUE A SHOOK SCHOOL
- SUN RIDGE MIDDLE
- SAN ELIZARIO H S
- CACTUS TRAILS
- HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (EL PASO)
- PASO DEL NORTE FINE ARTS ACADEMY
- LUJAN-CHAVEZ EL
- RIVERSIDE H S
- IRVIN H S
- JAMES P BUTLER EL
- IDEA EDGEMERE ACADEMY
- FRANK MACIAS EL
- MISSION RIDGE
- PURPLE HEART EL
- WM DAVID SURRATT EL
- MESITA EL
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,901
State avg $7,498
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Schools in El Paso County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in El Paso County, Texas?
El Paso County manages a massive network of 251 schools serving over 170,000 students. This includes 142 elementary campuses, 58 high schools, and 16 distinct school districts.
What are the major school districts in El Paso County, Texas?
El Paso ISD, Ysleta ISD, and Socorro ISD are the titans of the region, collectively serving over 134,000 students. The county also supports 30 charter schools, offering diverse choices for 12% of the student population.
What is the school experience like in El Paso County?
Most of the 251 schools are located in city or suburban settings, with an average enrollment of 682 students. Large campuses like Franklin High School serve over 3,100 students, creating a vibrant, high-energy 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.