Hansford County Schools & Education
Hansford County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,340
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
78/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#17
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hansford County
Measured School Summary
Hansford County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Hansford County spends $8,340 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 40% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hansford 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
7 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
78/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #17 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,340
$842 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts 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
Hansford County has 7 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 Hansford 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.
Higher-signal county
Hansford County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#17
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
SPEARMAN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
743 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
GRUVER ISD
Elementary to high school visible
441 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PRINGLE-MORSE CISD
Other grade structure
107 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
GRUVER 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 Hansford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hansford 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 Hansford 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 Northern Panhandle
Hansford County operates seven public schools that serve a total enrollment of 1,291 students. The network includes two elementary, two middle, and two high schools managed by three distinct districts.
Spearman and Gruver Drive Enrollment
Spearman ISD is the largest district, educating 743 students across three schools. Gruver ISD also plays a major role with 441 students, and no charter schools currently operate within the county borders.
Cozy Campuses in Rural Texas
Schools in Hansford County are predominantly rural or located in small towns, averaging just 184 students per campus. Gus Birdwell Elementary is the largest school with 357 students, while Pringle-Morse CISD operates the smallest specialized campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Hansford County
Reported Enrollment
1,291
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Hansford County
SPEARMAN ISD
GRUVER ISD
PRINGLE-MORSE CISD
7 Public Schools in Hansford 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUS BIRDWELL EL | Record | SPEARMAN ISD | SPEARMAN, 79081Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 357 |
| SPEARMAN H S | Record | SPEARMAN ISD | SPEARMAN, 79081Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 223 |
| SPEARMAN J H | Record | SPEARMAN ISD | SPEARMAN, 79081Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 163 |
| GRUVER EL | Record | GRUVER ISD | GRUVER, 79040Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 159 |
| GRUVER H S | Record | GRUVER ISD | GRUVER, 79040Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 153 |
| GRUVER J H | Record | GRUVER ISD | GRUVER, 79040Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 129 |
| PRINGLE-MORSE SCHOOLS | Record | PRINGLE-MORSE CISD | MORSE, 79062Rural: Remote | PK–11 | Other | 107 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,340
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Hansford County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hansford County, Texas?
Hansford County operates seven public schools that serve a total enrollment of 1,291 students. The network includes two elementary, two middle, and two high schools managed by three distinct districts.
What are the major school districts in Hansford County, Texas?
Spearman ISD is the largest district, educating 743 students across three schools. Gruver ISD also plays a major role with 441 students, and no charter schools currently operate within the county borders.
What is the school experience like in Hansford County?
Schools in Hansford County are predominantly rural or located in small towns, averaging just 184 students per campus. Gus Birdwell Elementary is the largest school with 357 students, while Pringle-Morse CISD operates the smallest specialized campus.
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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.