Hudspeth County Schools & Education
Hudspeth County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SIERRA BLANCA ISD
Other grade structure
116 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
DELL CITY ISD
Other grade structure
61 students
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
3 School Districts in Hudspeth County
FT HANCOCK ISD
SIERRA BLANCA ISD
DELL CITY ISD
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 dataLevel
Showing 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENITO MARTINEZ EL | Record | FT HANCOCK ISD | FORT HANCOCK, 79839Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 165 |
| SIERRA BLANCA SCHOOL | Record | SIERRA BLANCA ISD | SIERRA BLANCA, 79851Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 116 |
| FORT HANCOCK H S | Record | FT HANCOCK ISD | FORT HANCOCK, 79839Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 113 |
| FORT HANCOCK MIDDLE | Record | FT HANCOCK ISD | FORT HANCOCK, 79839Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 99 |
| DELL CITY SCHOOL | Record | DELL CITY ISD | DELL CITY, 79837Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 61 |
SIERRA BLANCA SCHOOL
SIERRA BLANCA ISD
SIERRA BLANCA, 79851 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,655
State avg $7,498
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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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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.