Freestone County Schools & Education
Freestone County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,829
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
64/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#79
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Freestone County
Measured School Summary
Freestone County performs at an average level with a school score of 64/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.8%.
Funding Context
At $6,829 per pupil, Freestone County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Freestone 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
12 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
64/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #79 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.8%
5.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,829
$669 below the state average
School coverage
12
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
Freestone County has 12 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 Freestone 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
Freestone 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
#79
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
FAIRFIELD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,662 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
TEAGUE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,216 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
WORTHAM ISD
Elementary to high school visible
552 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
DEW ISD
Elementary school only in this slice
137 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
FAIRFIELD 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 Freestone County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Freestone 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 Freestone 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 Network
Freestone County operates 12 public schools across four independent school districts, serving a total of 3,567 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary, three middle, and four high schools that provide a traditional educational path for local families. These schools are centered mostly in town and rural settings, reflecting the county’s close-knit community character.
Fairfield and Teague Lead the Way
Fairfield ISD is the county's largest provider, educating 1,662 students across four campuses. Teague ISD follows closely with 1,216 students, while Wortham ISD serves a smaller cohort of 552. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public districts remain the primary choice for families.
Intimate Learning in Town and Country
With eight schools in town and four in rural locales, the average campus size is just 297 students. Fairfield High School is the county's largest campus with 489 students, offering a personal environment where students are rarely just a face in the crowd. This mix of settings ensures that every student, whether in a town center or a rural pocket, has access to localized instruction.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Freestone County
Reported Enrollment
3,567
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Freestone County
FAIRFIELD ISD
TEAGUE ISD
WORTHAM ISD
DEW ISD
12 Public Schools in Freestone 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAIRFIELD H S | Record | FAIRFIELD ISD | FAIRFIELD, 75840Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 489 |
| TEAGUE EL | Record | TEAGUE ISD | TEAGUE, 75860Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 468 |
| FAIRFIELD J H | Record | FAIRFIELD ISD | FAIRFIELD, 75840Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 409 |
| TEAGUE H S | Record | TEAGUE ISD | TEAGUE, 75860Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 394 |
| FAIRFIELD EL | Record | FAIRFIELD ISD | FAIRFIELD, 75840Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 391 |
| FAIRFIELD INT | Record | FAIRFIELD ISD | FAIRFIELD, 75840Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 373 |
| TEAGUE J H | Record | TEAGUE ISD | TEAGUE, 75860Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 334 |
| WORTHAM EL | Record | WORTHAM ISD | WORTHAM, 76693Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 255 |
| WORTHAM H S | Record | WORTHAM ISD | WORTHAM, 76693Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 175 |
| DEW SCHOOL | Record | DEW ISD | TEAGUE, 75860Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 137 |
| WORTHAM MIDDLE | Record | WORTHAM ISD | WORTHAM, 76693Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 122 |
| TEAGUE LION ACADEMY | Record | TEAGUE ISD | TEAGUE, 75860Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 20 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,829
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Freestone County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Freestone County, Texas?
Freestone County operates 12 public schools across four independent school districts, serving a total of 3,567 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary, three middle, and four high schools that provide a traditional educational path for local families. These schools are centered mostly in town and rural settings, reflecting the county’s close-knit community character.
What are the major school districts in Freestone County, Texas?
Fairfield ISD is the county's largest provider, educating 1,662 students across four campuses. Teague ISD follows closely with 1,216 students, while Wortham ISD serves a smaller cohort of 552. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public districts remain the primary choice for families.
What is the school experience like in Freestone County?
With eight schools in town and four in rural locales, the average campus size is just 297 students. Fairfield High School is the county's largest campus with 489 students, offering a personal environment where students are rarely just a face in the crowd. This mix of settings ensures that every student, whether in a town center or a rural pocket, has access to localized instruction.
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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.