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Gray County Schools & Education

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,956

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#207

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Gray County

Measured School Summary

Gray County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.

Funding Context

At $5,956 per pupil, Gray County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 22% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Gray 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

9 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #207 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

92.9%

1.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,956

$1,542 below the state average

School coverage

9

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

Gray County has 9 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.

Parent decision brief

What Gray 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

PAMPA ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#207

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below 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.

PAMPA ISD

Elementary to high school visible

3,441 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

MCLEAN ISD

Other grade structure

198 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

LEFORS ISD

Other grade structure

187 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

GRANDVIEW-HOPKINS ISD

Elementary school only in this slice

44 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

PAMPA 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 Gray County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Gray 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 Gray 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.

The Educational Fabric of Gray County

Gray County operates nine public schools across four districts, serving a total enrollment of 3,870 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school concentrated primarily in town centers.

Efficient Learning with High Success Rates

Students achieve a 92.9% graduation rate, surpassing both the state and the 87% national average. The county achieves these results with a lean per-pupil expenditure of $5,956, well below the national average of $13,000.

Pampa ISD Anchors the Community

Pampa ISD dominates the local landscape, managing six schools and educating 3,441 students. In contrast, small rural districts like Grandview-Hopkins ISD serve as few as 44 students, providing a diverse range of educational environments.

A Blend of Town and Country

Five schools sit in town while four serve rural areas, maintaining an average enrollment of 430 students per campus. Pampa High School stands as the largest institution with 1,046 students, offering a comprehensive high school experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

9

in Gray County

Reported Enrollment

3,870

9 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle1
High1
Other2

4 School Districts in Gray County

PAMPA ISD

Guide
6 schools
3,441 students
Open district guide

MCLEAN ISD

1 school
198 students

LEFORS ISD

1 school
187 students

GRANDVIEW-HOPKINS ISD

1 school
44 students

9 Public Schools in Gray 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 data

Level

Showing 9 of 9 matching schools

PAMPA H S

PAMPA ISD

PAMPA, 79065 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,046 students

PAMPA J H

PAMPA ISD

PAMPA, 79065 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle738 students

AUSTIN EL

PAMPA ISD

PAMPA, 79065 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary471 students

LAMAR EL

PAMPA ISD

PAMPA, 79065 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary461 students

WILSON EL

PAMPA ISD

PAMPA, 79065 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary370 students

TRAVIS EL

PAMPA ISD

PAMPA, 79065 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary355 students

MCLEAN SCHOOL

MCLEAN ISD

MCLEAN, 79057 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other198 students

LEFORS SCHOOL

LEFORS ISD

LEFORS, 79054 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other187 students

GRANDVIEW-HOPKINS EL

GRANDVIEW-HOPKINS ISD

GROOM, 79039 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary44 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,956

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Gray County?
Gray County has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Gray County?
The high school graduation rate in Gray County is 92.9%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Gray County spend per student?
Gray County spends $5,956 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Gray County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Gray County, Texas?

Gray County operates nine public schools across four districts, serving a total enrollment of 3,870 students. The infrastructure includes five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school concentrated primarily in town centers.

How do schools in Gray County perform academically?

Students achieve a 92.9% graduation rate, surpassing both the state and the 87% national average. The county achieves these results with a lean per-pupil expenditure of $5,956, well below the national average of $13,000.

What are the major school districts in Gray County, Texas?

Pampa ISD dominates the local landscape, managing six schools and educating 3,441 students. In contrast, small rural districts like Grandview-Hopkins ISD serve as few as 44 students, providing a diverse range of educational environments.

What is the school experience like in Gray County?

Five schools sit in town while four serve rural areas, maintaining an average enrollment of 430 students per campus. Pampa High School stands as the largest institution with 1,046 students, offering a comprehensive high school experience.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.