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Fannin County Schools & Education

School Score

60/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,227

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

60/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#108

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Fannin County

Measured School Summary

Fannin County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.

Funding Context

At $7,227 per pupil, Fannin County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 6% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Fannin 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

23 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

60/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #108 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

92.9%

1.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,227

$271 below the state average

School coverage

23

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

Fannin County has 23 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.

Parent decision brief

What Fannin 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

Fannin 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

#108

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

BONHAM ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,899 students

Elementary 1Middle 2High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

LEONARD ISD

Elementary to high school visible

814 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

TRENTON ISD

Elementary to high school visible

699 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

HONEY GROVE ISD

Elementary to high school visible

617 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

BONHAM ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Fannin County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fannin 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 Fannin 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 Eight School Districts

Fannin County manages an expansive network of 23 public schools serving 5,479 total students. The system is well-distributed with eight elementary and eight high schools spread across eight separate districts.

Exceeding State and National Graduation Standards

The county boasts a 92.9% graduation rate, beating both the Texas state average of 91.6% and the national 87.0% benchmark. Education quality is high despite a per-pupil expenditure of $7,227, which remains efficient compared to national spending levels.

Bonham ISD Anchors the County System

Bonham ISD is the largest district, enrolling 1,899 students across five different campuses. Leonard ISD and Honey Grove ISD also play major roles, together serving over 1,400 students in the region.

A Traditional Rural Learning Environment

With 18 of the 23 schools located in rural settings, Fannin County offers a classic country school experience. The average school size is just 238 students, with Bonham High School serving as the largest campus at 548 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

23

in Fannin County

Reported Enrollment

5,479

23 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle5
High8
Other2

8 School Districts in Fannin County

BONHAM ISD

5 schools
1,899 students

LEONARD ISD

4 schools
814 students

TRENTON ISD

3 schools
699 students

HONEY GROVE ISD

3 schools
617 students

SAM RAYBURN ISD

2 schools
506 students

DODD CITY ISD

1 school
331 students

SAVOY ISD

2 schools
319 students

ECTOR ISD

2 schools
230 students

23 Public Schools in Fannin 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 20 of 23 matching schools

BONHAM H S

BONHAM ISD

BONHAM, 75418 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High548 students

FINLEY-OATES EL

BONHAM ISD

BONHAM, 75418 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–3Primary533 students

EVANS EL

BONHAM ISD

BONHAM, 75418 / Town: Distant

Record4–6Middle374 students

DODD CITY SCHOOL

DODD CITY ISD

DODD CITY, 75438 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other331 students

TRENTON EL

TRENTON ISD

TRENTON, 75490 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary299 students

RATHER L H

BONHAM ISD

BONHAM, 75418 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle283 students

SAM RAYBURN EL

SAM RAYBURN ISD

IVANHOE, 75447 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary281 students

HONEY GROVE EL

HONEY GROVE ISD

HONEY GROVE, 75446 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary261 students

LEONARD H S

LEONARD ISD

LEONARD, 75452 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High255 students

LEONARD EL

LEONARD ISD

LEONARD, 75452 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary244 students

RAYBURN H S

SAM RAYBURN ISD

IVANHOE, 75447 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High225 students

HONEY GROVE H S

HONEY GROVE ISD

HONEY GROVE, 75446 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High218 students

TRENTON H S

TRENTON ISD

TRENTON, 75490 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High208 students

LEONARD J H

LEONARD ISD

LEONARD, 75452 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle200 students

TRENTON MIDDLE

TRENTON ISD

TRENTON, 75490 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle192 students

SAVOY EL

SAVOY ISD

SAVOY, 75479 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary187 students

BAILEY INGLISH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

BONHAM ISD

BONHAM, 75418 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther161 students

HONEY GROVE MIDDLE

HONEY GROVE ISD

HONEY GROVE, 75446 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle138 students

SAVOY H S

SAVOY ISD

SAVOY, 75479 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High132 students

ECTOR H S

ECTOR ISD

ECTOR, 75439 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High118 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,227

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 Fannin County?
Fannin County has a school score of 60/100, which is a midrange 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 Fannin County?
The high school graduation rate in Fannin County is 92.9%, 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 Fannin County spend per student?
Fannin County spends $7,227 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 Fannin County, Texas — FAQ

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

Fannin County manages an expansive network of 23 public schools serving 5,479 total students. The system is well-distributed with eight elementary and eight high schools spread across eight separate districts.

How do schools in Fannin County perform academically?

The county boasts a 92.9% graduation rate, beating both the Texas state average of 91.6% and the national 87.0% benchmark. Education quality is high despite a per-pupil expenditure of $7,227, which remains efficient compared to national spending levels.

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

Bonham ISD is the largest district, enrolling 1,899 students across five different campuses. Leonard ISD and Honey Grove ISD also play major roles, together serving over 1,400 students in the region.

What is the school experience like in Fannin County?

With 18 of the 23 schools located in rural settings, Fannin County offers a classic country school experience. The average school size is just 238 students, with Bonham High School serving as the largest campus at 548 students.

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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.