Glasscock County Schools & Education
Glasscock County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,819
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#31
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Glasscock County
Measured School Summary
Glasscock County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
With $12,819 per pupil, Glasscock County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 71% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Glasscock 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
2 public schools and 1 district 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
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #31 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$12,819
$5,321 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Glasscock County has 2 public schools across 1 district, 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 Glasscock 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
Glasscock 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
#31
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD
Elementary and high visible
295 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Glasscock County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Glasscock 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.
Focused Rural Education in Glasscock
Glasscock County operates a very streamlined school system consisting of just two public schools. These campuses serve a total of 295 students under a single independent school district. This hyper-local approach ensures that all educational resources are concentrated on one community.
One District, One Community
Glasscock County ISD is the sole district for the entire county, managing all 295 students. There are no charter or alternative schools, as the district provides a comprehensive PK-12 path through its two main campuses. This single-district model fosters a powerful sense of community identity and shared purpose.
The Ultimate Rural School Experience
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, offering an intimate average school size of just 148 students. Garden City High School serves 153 students in grades 6-12, while Garden City Elementary educates 142 young learners. It is a place where every teacher knows every student, and the school serves as the heart of the community.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Glasscock County
Reported Enrollment
295
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Glasscock County
GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD
2 Public Schools in Glasscock 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDEN CITY H S | Record | GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD | GARDEN CITY, 79739Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 153 |
| GARDEN CITY EL | Record | GLASSCOCK COUNTY ISD | GARDEN CITY, 79739Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 142 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,819
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Glasscock County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Glasscock County, Texas?
Glasscock County operates a very streamlined school system consisting of just two public schools. These campuses serve a total of 295 students under a single independent school district. This hyper-local approach ensures that all educational resources are concentrated on one community.
What are the major school districts in Glasscock County, Texas?
Glasscock County ISD is the sole district for the entire county, managing all 295 students. There are no charter or alternative schools, as the district provides a comprehensive PK-12 path through its two main campuses. This single-district model fosters a powerful sense of community identity and shared purpose.
What is the school experience like in Glasscock County?
Both schools in the county are classified as rural, offering an intimate average school size of just 148 students. Garden City High School serves 153 students in grades 6-12, while Garden City Elementary educates 142 young learners. It is a place where every teacher knows every student, and the school serves as the heart of the community.
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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.