Houston County Schools & Education
Houston County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
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
$6,890
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#110
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Houston County
Measured School Summary
Houston County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.4%.
Funding Context
At $6,890 per pupil, Houston County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Houston 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
13 public schools and 5 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #110 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.4%
2.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,890
$608 below the state average
School coverage
13
5 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
Houston County has 13 public schools across 5 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 Houston 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
Houston 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
#110
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
CROCKETT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,203 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
GRAPELAND ISD
Elementary to high school visible
615 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
LOVELADY ISD
Elementary and high visible
538 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
LATEXO ISD
Elementary and high visible
497 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CROCKETT ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Houston County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Houston 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 Houston 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.
A Rural Network of Thirteen Local Schools
Houston County manages a network of 13 public schools across five independent districts, serving 3,240 total students. The infrastructure consists of six elementary campuses, two middle schools, and four high schools. This compact system ensures that local education remains a central pillar of the community.
Crockett ISD Leads the County Enrollment
Crockett ISD serves as the primary educational provider with 1,203 students across four schools. Grapeland ISD and Latexo ISD follow, supporting 615 and 497 students respectively. One charter school currently operates in the county, making up about 7.7% of the local school options.
Small Campuses Across Rural and Town Settings
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 249 students. Eight schools are located in rural areas while five serve local towns. Crockett Elementary is the largest campus with 399 students, emphasizing the small-scale nature of the county's learning environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Houston County
Reported Enrollment
3,240
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Houston County
CROCKETT ISD
GRAPELAND ISD
LOVELADY ISD
LATEXO ISD
KENNARD ISD
13 Public Schools in Houston 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROCKETT EL | Record | CROCKETT ISD | CROCKETT, 75835Town: Remote | 1–5 | Primary | 399 |
| CROCKETT H S | Record | CROCKETT ISD | CROCKETT, 75835Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 361 |
| GRAPELAND EL | Record | GRAPELAND ISD | GRAPELAND, 75844Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 310 |
| LATEXO EL | Record | LATEXO ISD | LATEXO, 75849Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 298 |
| CROCKETT J H | Record | CROCKETT ISD | CROCKETT, 75835Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 291 |
| LOVELADY EL | Record | LOVELADY ISD | LOVELADY, 75851Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 285 |
| KENNARD ISD | Record | KENNARD ISD | KENNARD, 75847Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 258 |
| LOVELADY J H H S | Record | LOVELADY ISD | LOVELADY, 75851Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 253 |
| LATEXO H S | Record | LATEXO ISD | LATEXO, 75849Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 199 |
| GRAPELAND H S | Record | GRAPELAND ISD | GRAPELAND, 75844Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 168 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR | Record | CROCKETT ISD | CROCKETT, 75835Town: Remote | PK–KG | Primary | 152 |
| GRAPELAND J H | Record | GRAPELAND ISD | GRAPELAND, 75844Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 137 |
| QUEST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY - CROCKETT | Record | TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES | LEWISVILLE, 75029Town: Remote | PK–6 | Charter | 129 |
QUEST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY - CROCKETT
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
LEWISVILLE, 75029 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,890
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Houston County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Houston County, Texas?
Houston County manages a network of 13 public schools across five independent districts, serving 3,240 total students. The infrastructure consists of six elementary campuses, two middle schools, and four high schools. This compact system ensures that local education remains a central pillar of the community.
What are the major school districts in Houston County, Texas?
Crockett ISD serves as the primary educational provider with 1,203 students across four schools. Grapeland ISD and Latexo ISD follow, supporting 615 and 497 students respectively. One charter school currently operates in the county, making up about 7.7% of the local school options.
What is the school experience like in Houston County?
Education here feels personal, with an average school size of just 249 students. Eight schools are located in rural areas while five serve local towns. Crockett Elementary is the largest campus with 399 students, emphasizing the small-scale nature of the county's learning environments.
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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.