Goliad County Schools & Education
Goliad County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,004
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
68/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#59
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Goliad County
Measured School Summary
Goliad County performs at an average level with a school score of 68/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,004 per pupil, Goliad County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Goliad 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
3 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
68/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #59 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
5.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,004
$494 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district 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
Goliad County has 3 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 Goliad 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
Goliad 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
#59
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
GOLIAD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,312 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GOLIAD 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 Goliad County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Goliad 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.
Historic Goliad’s Centralized Schools
Goliad County manages three public schools that serve a total of 1,312 students within a single school district. The system is comprised of one elementary, one middle, and one high school, providing a clear and consistent path for students as they grow. This centralized structure makes the school system the literal and figurative center of the county.
Goliad ISD Serves All
Goliad ISD is the only district in the county, providing a unified educational experience for all 1,312 students. There are no charter schools, meaning the community's resources and support are entirely focused on this single traditional public system. This creates a stable and predictable environment for families moving into the area.
Mid-Sized Rural Campuses
All three schools are situated in rural locales, yet they maintain a mid-sized feel with an average of 437 students per campus. Goliad Elementary is the largest school with 617 students, while Goliad High School serves 405. This balance offers the benefits of a rural setting without the isolation of extremely small class sizes.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Goliad County
Reported Enrollment
1,312
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Goliad County
GOLIAD ISD
3 Public Schools in Goliad 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLIAD EL | Record | GOLIAD ISD | GOLIAD, 77963Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 617 |
| GOLIAD H S | Record | GOLIAD ISD | GOLIAD, 77963Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 405 |
| GOLIAD MIDDLE | Record | GOLIAD ISD | GOLIAD, 77963Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 290 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,004
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Goliad County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Goliad County, Texas?
Goliad County manages three public schools that serve a total of 1,312 students within a single school district. The system is comprised of one elementary, one middle, and one high school, providing a clear and consistent path for students as they grow. This centralized structure makes the school system the literal and figurative center of the county.
What are the major school districts in Goliad County, Texas?
Goliad ISD is the only district in the county, providing a unified educational experience for all 1,312 students. There are no charter schools, meaning the community's resources and support are entirely focused on this single traditional public system. This creates a stable and predictable environment for families moving into the area.
What is the school experience like in Goliad County?
All three schools are situated in rural locales, yet they maintain a mid-sized feel with an average of 437 students per campus. Goliad Elementary is the largest school with 617 students, while Goliad High School serves 405. This balance offers the benefits of a rural setting without the isolation of extremely small class sizes.
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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.