Garza County Schools & Education
Garza County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,700
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#109
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Garza County
Measured School Summary
Garza County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,700 per pupil, Garza 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 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Garza 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
5 public schools and 2 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 #109 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,700
$202 above the state average
School coverage
5
2 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
Garza County has 5 public schools across 2 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 Garza 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.
Small-system county
Garza County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#109
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.
POST ISD
Elementary to high school visible
741 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SOUTHLAND ISD
Other grade structure
126 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
POST ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Garza County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Garza 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 Garza 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.
Intimate Schools Serving Garza County
Garza County features a small but dedicated education system with just five public schools serving 893 students. The system is managed by two districts and includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools. This ensures that every student in the county receives personalized attention in a small-scale setting.
Post ISD Anchors the Community
Post ISD is the primary educational provider, serving 741 students across three campuses. Southland ISD serves a smaller group of 126 students at its single K-12 facility. There are no charter schools in Garza County, meaning the community remains focused on its two traditional public districts.
Small Campuses in a Town Setting
The average school size is just 179 students, which is among the smallest in the region. Post Elementary is the largest campus with 341 students, while the Mullin Garza County RJC serves just 26. This environment creates a close-knit feel where teachers and administrators know every student by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Garza County
Reported Enrollment
893
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Garza County
POST ISD
SOUTHLAND ISD
5 Public Schools in Garza 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POST EL | Record | POST ISD | POST, 79356Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 341 |
| POST H S | Record | POST ISD | POST, 79356Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 217 |
| POST MIDDLE | Record | POST ISD | POST, 79356Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 183 |
| SOUTHLAND SCHOOL | Record | SOUTHLAND ISD | SOUTHLAND, 79364Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 126 |
| MULLIN GARZA COUNTY RJC | Record | MULLIN ISD | POST, 79356Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Alternative | 26 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,700
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Garza County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Garza County, Texas?
Garza County features a small but dedicated education system with just five public schools serving 893 students. The system is managed by two districts and includes one elementary, one middle, and two high schools. This ensures that every student in the county receives personalized attention in a small-scale setting.
What are the major school districts in Garza County, Texas?
Post ISD is the primary educational provider, serving 741 students across three campuses. Southland ISD serves a smaller group of 126 students at its single K-12 facility. There are no charter schools in Garza County, meaning the community remains focused on its two traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Garza County?
The average school size is just 179 students, which is among the smallest in the region. Post Elementary is the largest campus with 341 students, while the Mullin Garza County RJC serves just 26. This environment creates a close-knit feel where teachers and administrators know every student by name.
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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.