Falls County Schools & Education
Falls County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,847
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#111
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Falls County
Measured School Summary
Falls County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,847 per pupil, Falls County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Falls 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #111 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
0.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,847
$349 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
Falls 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 Falls 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
Falls 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
#111
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
MARLIN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
926 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
755 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CHILTON ISD
Other grade structure
553 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
WESTPHALIA ISD
Elementary school only in this slice
154 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MARLIN 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 Falls County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Falls 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 Falls 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 Small-Town Texas Education Infrastructure
Falls County supports 2,388 students across nine public schools managed by four distinct districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, providing a focused learning environment for the local population.
Solid Graduation Rates and Local Investment
The county achieves a 91.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the national average of 87.0%. While the $7,847 per-pupil expenditure is below the $13,000 national benchmark, it exceeds the Texas state average of $7,498.
Marlin and Rosebud-Lott Lead the Way
Marlin ISD is the largest provider in the county, serving 926 students across four schools. Rosebud-Lott ISD follow closely with 755 students, and Chilton ISD operates a single PK-12 campus for 553 students.
Rural Roots and Intimate Campus Sizes
Education here is entirely rural or town-based, with schools averaging just 265 students. The Chilton School is the largest campus with 553 students, while the high schools maintain a small-town feel that encourages individual attention.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Falls County
Reported Enrollment
2,388
9 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Falls County
MARLIN ISD
ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD
CHILTON ISD
WESTPHALIA ISD
9 Public Schools in Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHILTON SCHOOL | Record | CHILTON ISD | CHILTON, 76632Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 553 |
| MARLIN EL | Record | MARLIN ISD | MARLIN, 76661Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 474 |
| ROSEBUD-LOTT EL | Record | ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD | LOTT, 76656Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 432 |
| MARLIN HIGH | Record | MARLIN ISD | MARLIN, 76661Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 243 |
| ROSEBUD-LOTT H S | Record | ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD | LOTT, 76656Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 220 |
| MARLIN MIDDLE | Record | MARLIN ISD | MARLIN, 76661Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 201 |
| WESTPHALIA EL | Record | WESTPHALIA ISD | LOTT, 76656Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 154 |
| ROSEBUD-LOTT MIDDLE | Record | ROSEBUD-LOTT ISD | LOTT, 76656Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 103 |
| MARLIN OPPORTUNITY CENTER | Record | MARLIN ISD | MARLIN, 76661Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 8 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,847
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Falls County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Falls County, Texas?
Falls County supports 2,388 students across nine public schools managed by four distinct districts. The infrastructure includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools, providing a focused learning environment for the local population.
How do schools in Falls County perform academically?
The county achieves a 91.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the national average of 87.0%. While the $7,847 per-pupil expenditure is below the $13,000 national benchmark, it exceeds the Texas state average of $7,498.
What are the major school districts in Falls County, Texas?
Marlin ISD is the largest provider in the county, serving 926 students across four schools. Rosebud-Lott ISD follow closely with 755 students, and Chilton ISD operates a single PK-12 campus for 553 students.
What is the school experience like in Falls County?
Education here is entirely rural or town-based, with schools averaging just 265 students. The Chilton School is the largest campus with 553 students, while the high schools maintain a small-town feel that encourages individual attention.
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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.