Guadalupe County Schools & Education
Guadalupe County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,940
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#187
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Guadalupe County
Measured School Summary
Guadalupe County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.4%.
Funding Context
At $5,940 per pupil, Guadalupe County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Guadalupe 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
44 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #187 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.4%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,940
$1,558 below the state average
School coverage
44
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
Guadalupe County has 44 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 Guadalupe 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.
Mixed school landscape
Guadalupe County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#187
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
SEGUIN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
7,239 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
NAVARRO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,180 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MARION ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,517 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
SEGUIN ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Guadalupe County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Guadalupe County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Guadalupe 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.
Growing Suburban School Systems
Guadalupe County supports a large student population of 29,649 across 44 public schools. The infrastructure is deep, featuring 21 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools managed by three primary districts.
High Success with Efficient Spending
Students here achieve a 94.4% graduation rate, significantly higher than the 87% national average. The county achieves this with a very lean per-pupil expenditure of $5,940, focusing resources on results.
Schertz-Cibolo and Seguin Districts
Seguin ISD serves 7,239 students across 14 schools, while Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD hosts the county's largest campuses. Choice is available through two charter schools, though traditional districts remain the primary focus.
Large Suburban Campus Life
With 19 suburban schools and an average enrollment of 674, these campuses feel larger and more active. Byron P Steele II High School is the county's largest, enrolling 2,716 students in a bustling environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
44
in Guadalupe County
Reported Enrollment
29,649
44 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
2
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Guadalupe County
SEGUIN ISD
GuideNAVARRO ISD
MARION ISD
44 Public Schools in Guadalupe County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 44 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYRON P STEELE II H S | Profile | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | SCHERTZ, 78154Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,716 |
| SAMUEL CLEMENS H S | Profile | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | SCHERTZ, 78154Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,544 |
| SEGUIN H S | Profile | SEGUIN ISD | SEGUIN, 78155Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,101 |
| DOBIE J H | Profile | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | CIBOLO, 78108Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 1,347 |
| NEW BRAUNFELS MIDDLE | Profile | NEW BRAUNFELS ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,301 |
| CLEAR SPRING EL | Record | COMAL ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 835 |
| JIM BARNES MIDDLE | Record | SEGUIN ISD | SEGUIN, 78155Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 797 |
| VOSS FARMS EL | Record | NEW BRAUNFELS ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 785 |
| NEW BRAUNFELS H S NINTH GRADE CENTER | Record | NEW BRAUNFELS ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130Rural: Fringe | 9 | Other | 781 |
| CIBOLO VALLEY EL | Record | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | CIBOLO, 78108Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 761 |
| ELAINE S SCHLATHER INT | Record | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | CIBOLO, 78108Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 750 |
| JOHN A SIPPEL EL | Record | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | SCHERTZ, 78154Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 743 |
| LAURA INGALLS WILDER INT | Record | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | SCHERTZ, 78154Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 734 |
| BRIESEMEISTER MIDDLE | Record | SEGUIN ISD | SEGUIN, 78155Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 725 |
| BARBARA JORDAN INT | Record | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | CIBOLO, 78108Suburb: Large | 5–6 | Middle | 716 |
| NAVARRO EL | Record | NAVARRO ISD | SEGUIN, 78155Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 702 |
| KLEIN ROAD EL | Record | NEW BRAUNFELS ISD | NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 697 |
| SCHERTZ EL | Record | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | SCHERTZ, 78154Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 671 |
| NAVARRO H S | Record | NAVARRO ISD | SEGUIN, 78155Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 648 |
| NORMA J PASCHAL EL | Record | SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD | SCHERTZ, 78154Suburb: Large | PK–4 | Primary | 604 |
BYRON P STEELE II H S
SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD
SCHERTZ, 78154 / Suburb: Large
SAMUEL CLEMENS H S
SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD
SCHERTZ, 78154 / Suburb: Large
SEGUIN H S
SEGUIN ISD
SEGUIN, 78155 / Town: Fringe
DOBIE J H
SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD
CIBOLO, 78108 / Suburb: Large
NEW BRAUNFELS MIDDLE
NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / City: Small
NEW BRAUNFELS H S NINTH GRADE CENTER
NEW BRAUNFELS ISD
NEW BRAUNFELS, 78130 / Rural: Fringe
ELAINE S SCHLATHER INT
SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD
CIBOLO, 78108 / Suburb: Large
JOHN A SIPPEL EL
SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD
SCHERTZ, 78154 / Suburb: Large
LAURA INGALLS WILDER INT
SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD
SCHERTZ, 78154 / Suburb: Large
NORMA J PASCHAL EL
SCHERTZ-CIBOLO-U CITY ISD
SCHERTZ, 78154 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,940
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Guadalupe County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Guadalupe County, Texas?
Guadalupe County supports a large student population of 29,649 across 44 public schools. The infrastructure is deep, featuring 21 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools managed by three primary districts.
How do schools in Guadalupe County perform academically?
Students here achieve a 94.4% graduation rate, significantly higher than the 87% national average. The county achieves this with a very lean per-pupil expenditure of $5,940, focusing resources on results.
What are the major school districts in Guadalupe County, Texas?
Seguin ISD serves 7,239 students across 14 schools, while Schertz-Cibolo-U City ISD hosts the county's largest campuses. Choice is available through two charter schools, though traditional districts remain the primary focus.
What is the school experience like in Guadalupe County?
With 19 suburban schools and an average enrollment of 674, these campuses feel larger and more active. Byron P Steele II High School is the county's largest, enrolling 2,716 students in a bustling environment.
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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.