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Hudspeth County Schools & Education

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

83.5%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.5%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,655

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#197

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Hudspeth County

Measured School Summary

Hudspeth County has midrange measured school signals (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 83.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Hudspeth County spends $8,655 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 17% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Hudspeth 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

5 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

46/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #197 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

83.5%

8.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,655

$1,157 above the state average

School coverage

5

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

Hudspeth County has 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Hudspeth 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

FT HANCOCK ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 3 of 5 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#197

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

FT HANCOCK ISD

Elementary to high school visible

377 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

SIERRA BLANCA ISD

Other grade structure

116 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

DELL CITY ISD

Other grade structure

61 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

FT HANCOCK 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 Hudspeth County?

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

Vast Landscapes and Intimate School Settings

Hudspeth County manages just five public schools across three districts, serving a total of 554 students. The infrastructure is unique, featuring one elementary, one middle, and one high school, alongside two specialized K-12 campuses. This lean system serves a sprawling, sparsely populated region.

Fort Hancock Leads Local Education Efforts

Fort Hancock ISD is the largest district in the county, managing three schools and 377 students. Sierra Blanca ISD and Dell City ISD operate single-school districts for their respective communities. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county.

Fully Rural Schools with Small Classes

Every school in Hudspeth County is classified as rural, providing an average enrollment of just 111 students per campus. Benito Martinez Elementary is the largest school with 165 students, while Dell City School serves only 61 students across all grades. This creates an environment where every student receives individual attention.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Hudspeth County

Reported Enrollment

554

5 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other2

3 School Districts in Hudspeth County

FT HANCOCK ISD

3 schools
377 students

SIERRA BLANCA ISD

1 school
116 students

DELL CITY ISD

1 school
61 students

5 Public Schools in Hudspeth 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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

BENITO MARTINEZ EL

FT HANCOCK ISD

FORT HANCOCK, 79839 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary165 students

SIERRA BLANCA SCHOOL

SIERRA BLANCA ISD

SIERRA BLANCA, 79851 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other116 students

FORT HANCOCK H S

FT HANCOCK ISD

FORT HANCOCK, 79839 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High113 students

FORT HANCOCK MIDDLE

FT HANCOCK ISD

FORT HANCOCK, 79839 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle99 students

DELL CITY SCHOOL

DELL CITY ISD

DELL CITY, 79837 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–12Other61 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,655

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 Hudspeth County?
Hudspeth County has a school score of 46/100, 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 Hudspeth County?
The high school graduation rate in Hudspeth County is 83.5%, which is below 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 Hudspeth County spend per student?
Hudspeth County spends $8,655 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 Hudspeth County, Texas — FAQ

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

Hudspeth County manages just five public schools across three districts, serving a total of 554 students. The infrastructure is unique, featuring one elementary, one middle, and one high school, alongside two specialized K-12 campuses. This lean system serves a sprawling, sparsely populated region.

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

Fort Hancock ISD is the largest district in the county, managing three schools and 377 students. Sierra Blanca ISD and Dell City ISD operate single-school districts for their respective communities. There are currently no charter schools in operation within the county.

What is the school experience like in Hudspeth County?

Every school in Hudspeth County is classified as rural, providing an average enrollment of just 111 students per campus. Benito Martinez Elementary is the largest school with 165 students, while Dell City School serves only 61 students across all grades. This creates an environment where every student receives individual attention.

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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.