Gillespie County Schools & Education
Gillespie County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,709
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#132
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gillespie County
Measured School Summary
Gillespie County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.1%.
Funding Context
At $6,709 per pupil, Gillespie County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gillespie 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
10 public schools and 3 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #132 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.1%
2.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,709
$789 below the state average
School coverage
10
3 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
Gillespie County has 10 public schools across 3 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 Gillespie 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.
Dominant-district county
FREDERICKSBURG ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#132
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
FREDERICKSBURG ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,094 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
HARPER ISD
Elementary to high school visible
584 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
DOSS CONSOLIDATED CSD
Elementary school only in this slice
22 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
FREDERICKSBURG 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 Gillespie County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gillespie 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 Gillespie 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.
Education in the Heart of Hill Country
Gillespie County supports 3,700 students across 10 public schools and three distinct districts. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This network serves a mix of historic towns and scenic rural areas throughout the county.
Fredericksburg ISD Leads the Region
Fredericksburg ISD is the largest district, educating 3,094 students across six specialized campuses. Harper ISD serves another 584 students, while Doss Consolidated CSD operates a single, very small school. No charter schools exist in the county, making traditional districts the cornerstone of the community.
A Blend of Large Town and Tiny Rural Schools
The county features an even split with five schools in town and five in rural locales, resulting in an average enrollment of 370. Fredericksburg High School is the largest with 1,003 students, while Doss Consolidated CSD serves just 22. This variety allows families to choose between a comprehensive high school experience and incredibly intimate rural learning.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Gillespie County
Reported Enrollment
3,700
10 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Gillespie County
FREDERICKSBURG ISD
HARPER ISD
DOSS CONSOLIDATED CSD
10 Public Schools in Gillespie 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICKSBURG H S | Profile | FREDERICKSBURG ISD | FREDERICKSBURG, 78624Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,003 |
| FREDERICKSBURG EL | Record | FREDERICKSBURG ISD | FREDERICKSBURG, 78624Town: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 744 |
| FREDERICKSBURG MIDDLE | Record | FREDERICKSBURG ISD | FREDERICKSBURG, 78624Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 684 |
| FREDERICKSBURG PRI | Record | FREDERICKSBURG ISD | FREDERICKSBURG, 78624Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 515 |
| HARPER EL | Record | HARPER ISD | HARPER, 78631Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 217 |
| HARPER H S | Record | HARPER ISD | HARPER, 78631Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 188 |
| HARPER MIDDLE | Record | HARPER ISD | HARPER, 78631Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 179 |
| STONEWALL EL | Record | FREDERICKSBURG ISD | STONEWALL, 78671Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 108 |
| GILLESPIE COUNTY H S | Record | FREDERICKSBURG ISD | FREDERICKSBURG, 78624Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 40 |
| DOSS EL | Record | DOSS CONSOLIDATED CSD | DOSS, 78618Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 22 |
FREDERICKSBURG H S
FREDERICKSBURG ISD
FREDERICKSBURG, 78624 / Town: Remote
FREDERICKSBURG MIDDLE
FREDERICKSBURG ISD
FREDERICKSBURG, 78624 / Town: Remote
FREDERICKSBURG PRI
FREDERICKSBURG ISD
FREDERICKSBURG, 78624 / Town: Remote
GILLESPIE COUNTY H S
FREDERICKSBURG ISD
FREDERICKSBURG, 78624 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,709
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Gillespie County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gillespie County, Texas?
Gillespie County supports 3,700 students across 10 public schools and three distinct districts. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring five elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. This network serves a mix of historic towns and scenic rural areas throughout the county.
What are the major school districts in Gillespie County, Texas?
Fredericksburg ISD is the largest district, educating 3,094 students across six specialized campuses. Harper ISD serves another 584 students, while Doss Consolidated CSD operates a single, very small school. No charter schools exist in the county, making traditional districts the cornerstone of the community.
What is the school experience like in Gillespie County?
The county features an even split with five schools in town and five in rural locales, resulting in an average enrollment of 370. Fredericksburg High School is the largest with 1,003 students, while Doss Consolidated CSD serves just 22. This variety allows families to choose between a comprehensive high school experience and incredibly intimate rural learning.
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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.