Erath County Schools & Education
Erath County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
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
$6,393
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#184
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Erath County
Measured School Summary
Erath County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.7%.
Funding Context
At $6,393 per pupil, Erath County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Erath 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 8 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #184 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.7%
1.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,393
$1,105 below the state average
School coverage
15
8 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
Erath County has 15 public schools across 8 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 Erath 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
Erath 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
#184
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
STEPHENVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,730 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
DUBLIN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,146 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HUCKABAY ISD
Other grade structure
313 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
LINGLEVILLE ISD
Other grade structure
282 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
STEPHENVILLE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Erath County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Erath 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 Erath 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.
Diverse Education in Erath County
Erath County serves 6,104 students across 15 schools and eight school districts. The infrastructure features a unique mix including five elementary schools and four specialized campuses to meet varied student needs.
Stephenville ISD is the Hub
Stephenville ISD is the largest provider by far, enrolling 3,730 students across six schools. Dublin ISD serves as the second-largest district with 1,146 students, while Erath Excels Academy provides a charter option.
Town Centers and Rural Outposts
Schools are divided between nine rural locales and six town settings, with an average campus size of 407. Stephenville High School is the county's largest campus with 1,127 students, acting as a central social and academic hub.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Erath County
Reported Enrollment
6,104
15 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Erath County
STEPHENVILLE ISD
GuideDUBLIN ISD
HUCKABAY ISD
LINGLEVILLE ISD
BLUFF DALE ISD
THREE WAY ISD
MORGAN MILL ISD
ERATH EXCELS ACADEMY INC
15 Public Schools in Erath County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHENVILLE H S | Profile | STEPHENVILLE ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,127 |
| HOOK EL | Record | STEPHENVILLE ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Town: Remote | 3–4 | Primary | 569 |
| HENDERSON J H | Record | STEPHENVILLE ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 551 |
| GILBERT INT | Record | STEPHENVILLE ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Town: Remote | 5–6 | Middle | 547 |
| CHAMBERLIN EL | Record | STEPHENVILLE ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Town: Remote | 1–2 | Primary | 514 |
| DUBLIN H S | Record | DUBLIN ISD | DUBLIN, 76446Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 489 |
| CENTRAL EL | Record | STEPHENVILLE ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 422 |
| DUBLIN EL | Record | DUBLIN ISD | DUBLIN, 76446Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 420 |
| HUCKABAY SCHOOL | Record | HUCKABAY ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 313 |
| LINGLEVILLE SCHOOL | Record | LINGLEVILLE ISD | LINGLEVILLE, 76461Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 282 |
| BLUFF DALE EL | Record | BLUFF DALE ISD | BLUFF DALE, 76433Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 242 |
| DUBLIN INT | Record | DUBLIN ISD | DUBLIN, 76446Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 237 |
| THREE WAY ISD | Record | THREE WAY ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 233 |
| MORGAN MILL EL | Record | MORGAN MILL ISD | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 117 |
| HUSTON ACADEMY | Record | ERATH EXCELS ACADEMY INC | STEPHENVILLE, 76401Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Charter | 41 |
STEPHENVILLE H S
STEPHENVILLE ISD
STEPHENVILLE, 76401 / Town: Remote
HUSTON ACADEMY
ERATH EXCELS ACADEMY INC
STEPHENVILLE, 76401 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,393
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Erath County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Erath County, Texas?
Erath County serves 6,104 students across 15 schools and eight school districts. The infrastructure features a unique mix including five elementary schools and four specialized campuses to meet varied student needs.
What are the major school districts in Erath County, Texas?
Stephenville ISD is the largest provider by far, enrolling 3,730 students across six schools. Dublin ISD serves as the second-largest district with 1,146 students, while Erath Excels Academy provides a charter option.
What is the school experience like in Erath County?
Schools are divided between nine rural locales and six town settings, with an average campus size of 407. Stephenville High School is the county's largest campus with 1,127 students, acting as a central social and academic hub.
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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.