Can I use Hood County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Hood County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Hood County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Hood County?

Start with the 17 listed public schools and 4 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Hood County Schools & Education

Name: Hood County, Texas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Hood County, Texas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

93.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

93.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,164

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#178

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hood County

Measured School Summary

Hood County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.9%.

Funding Context

At $6,164 per pupil, Hood County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 12% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hood 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

17 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

49/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #178 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

93.9%

2.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,164

$1,334 below the state average

School coverage

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

Hood County has 17 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Hood 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

Hood 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

#178

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.

GRANBURY ISD

Elementary to high school visible

7,954 students

Elementary 5Middle 2High 2Other 1

10 listed schools in this county slice.

TOLAR ISD

Elementary to high school visible

878 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

LIPAN ISD

Elementary and high visible

467 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

LAKE GRANBURY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

High school only in this slice

41 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

GRANBURY ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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 Hood County?

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

Compact Network with High Impact

Hood County supports 9,499 students across 17 public schools and four districts. The system is well-balanced with 7 elementary schools and 6 high schools.

Granbury ISD Serves the Majority

Granbury ISD is the largest district by far, managing 10 schools and 7,954 students. Charter schools also play a role, representing nearly 12% of the county's school choices.

A Blend of Town and Country

The school locales are split between town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 559 students. Granbury High School is the county's flagship, hosting 2,202 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Hood County

Reported Enrollment

9,499

17 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7

Middle3

High6

Other1

4 School Districts in Hood County

GRANBURY ISD

TOLAR ISD

3 schools

878 students

LIPAN ISD

2 schools

467 students

LAKE GRANBURY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school

41 students

17 Public Schools in Hood County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Hood County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
GRANBURY H S	Profile	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76048Town: Distant	9–12	High	2,202
ACTON MIDDLE	Profile	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76048Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	981
MAMBRINO SCHOOL	Record	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76048Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	886
GRANBURY MIDDLE	Record	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76048Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	846
ACTON EL	Record	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76049Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	814
JOHN AND LYNN BRAWNER EL	Record	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76048Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	798
OAK WOODS SCHOOL	Record	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76049Town: Distant	KG–5	Primary	626
NETTIE BACCUS EL	Record	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76048Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	466
TOLAR EL	Record	TOLAR ISD	TOLAR, 76476Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	393
EMMA ROBERSON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY	Record	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76048Town: Distant	PK	Other	303
TOLAR H S	Record	TOLAR ISD	TOLAR, 76476Rural: Distant	9–12	High	284
LIPAN EL	Record	LIPAN ISD	LIPAN, 76462Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	252
LIPAN H S	Record	LIPAN ISD	LIPAN, 76462Rural: Remote	7–12	High	215
TOLAR J H	Record	TOLAR ISD	TOLAR, 76476Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	201
PREMIER H S OF GRANBURY	Record	PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS	LEWISVILLE, 75029Town: Distant	9–12	Charter	159
LAKE GRANBURY ACADEMY	Record	LAKE GRANBURY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	MINDEN, 89423Rural: Fringe	7–12	Charter	41
STARS ACCELERATED H S	Record	GRANBURY ISD	GRANBURY, 76048Town: Distant	9–12	Alternative	32

GRANBURY H S

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76048 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High2,202 students

ACTON MIDDLE

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76048 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle981 students

MAMBRINO SCHOOL

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76048 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary886 students

GRANBURY MIDDLE

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76048 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle846 students

ACTON EL

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76049 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary814 students

JOHN AND LYNN BRAWNER EL

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76048 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary798 students

OAK WOODS SCHOOL

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76049 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary626 students

NETTIE BACCUS EL

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76048 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary466 students

TOLAR EL

TOLAR ISD

TOLAR, 76476 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary393 students

EMMA ROBERSON EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76048 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther303 students

TOLAR H S

TOLAR ISD

TOLAR, 76476 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High284 students

LIPAN EL

LIPAN ISD

LIPAN, 76462 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary252 students

LIPAN H S

LIPAN ISD

LIPAN, 76462 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High215 students

TOLAR J H

TOLAR ISD

TOLAR, 76476 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle201 students

PREMIER H S OF GRANBURY

PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS

LEWISVILLE, 75029 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Charter159 students

LAKE GRANBURY ACADEMY

LAKE GRANBURY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

MINDEN, 89423 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12Charter41 students

STARS ACCELERATED H S

GRANBURY ISD

GRANBURY, 76048 / Town: Distant

Record9–12Alternative32 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,164

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 Hood County?

Hood County has a school score of 49/100, 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 Hood County?

The high school graduation rate in Hood County is 93.9%, 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 Hood County spend per student?

Hood County spends $6,164 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.

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Schools in Hood County, Texas — FAQ

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

Hood County supports 9,499 students across 17 public schools and four districts. The system is well-balanced with 7 elementary schools and 6 high schools.

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

Granbury ISD is the largest district by far, managing 10 schools and 7,954 students. Charter schools also play a role, representing nearly 12% of the county's school choices.

What is the school experience like in Hood County?

The school locales are split between town and rural settings, with an average enrollment of 559 students. Granbury High School is the county's flagship, hosting 2,202 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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