Hutchinson County Schools & Education
Hutchinson County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,104
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#60
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hutchinson County
Measured School Summary
Hutchinson County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.3%.
Funding Context
At $7,104 per pupil, Hutchinson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hutchinson 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
12 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #60 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
4.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,104
$394 below the state average
School coverage
12
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
Hutchinson County has 12 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.
What Hutchinson 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
Hutchinson 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
#60
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
BORGER ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,477 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
SANFORD-FRITCH ISD
Elementary to high school visible
688 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD
Elementary and high visible
573 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SPRING CREEK ISD
Other grade structure
92 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BORGER ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Hutchinson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson 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.
Twelve Schools Powering the Panhandle
Hutchinson County manages 12 public schools across four independent districts, serving 3,830 total students. The system includes five elementary, three middle, and three high schools. This focused infrastructure provides comprehensive coverage for the county's various communities.
Borger ISD Serves the Majority of Students
Borger ISD is the primary district, educating 2,477 students across six campuses. Sanford-Fritch ISD and Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD serve the remaining students with five campuses between them. No charter schools are currently operating in the county, emphasizing the role of traditional public districts.
Town-Based Schools with Moderate Sizes
Most students attend one of the nine schools located in town settings, where the average campus size is 319 students. Borger High School is the largest campus in the county with 761 students. This creates a balance between a larger student body and the close-knit feel of a Texas town.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Hutchinson County
Reported Enrollment
3,830
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Hutchinson County
BORGER ISD
SANFORD-FRITCH ISD
PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD
SPRING CREEK ISD
12 Public Schools in Hutchinson 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 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORGER H S | Record | BORGER ISD | BORGER, 79007Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 761 |
| BORGER MIDDLE | Record | BORGER ISD | BORGER, 79007Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 381 |
| GATEWAY EL | Record | BORGER ISD | BORGER, 79007Town: Distant | 1–2 | Primary | 372 |
| CROCKETT EL | Record | BORGER ISD | BORGER, 79007Town: Distant | 3–4 | Primary | 339 |
| BORGER INT | Record | BORGER ISD | BORGER, 79007Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 335 |
| SANFORD-FRITCH EL | Record | SANFORD-FRITCH ISD | FRITCH, 79036Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 309 |
| WEST TEXAS SECONDARY SCHOOL | Record | PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD | STINNETT, 79083Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 308 |
| PAUL BELTON EL | Record | BORGER ISD | BORGER, 79007Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 289 |
| WEST TEXAS EL | Record | PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD | STINNETT, 79083Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 265 |
| SANFORD-FRITCH H S | Record | SANFORD-FRITCH ISD | FRITCH, 79036Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 216 |
| SANFORD-FRITCH J H | Record | SANFORD-FRITCH ISD | FRITCH, 79036Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 163 |
| SPRING CREEK SCHOOL | Record | SPRING CREEK ISD | SKELLYTOWN, 79080Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 92 |
WEST TEXAS SECONDARY SCHOOL
PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD
STINNETT, 79083 / Rural: Distant
WEST TEXAS EL
PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD
STINNETT, 79083 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,104
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Hutchinson County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hutchinson County, Texas?
Hutchinson County manages 12 public schools across four independent districts, serving 3,830 total students. The system includes five elementary, three middle, and three high schools. This focused infrastructure provides comprehensive coverage for the county's various communities.
What are the major school districts in Hutchinson County, Texas?
Borger ISD is the primary district, educating 2,477 students across six campuses. Sanford-Fritch ISD and Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips CISD serve the remaining students with five campuses between them. No charter schools are currently operating in the county, emphasizing the role of traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Hutchinson County?
Most students attend one of the nine schools located in town settings, where the average campus size is 319 students. Borger High School is the largest campus in the county with 761 students. This creates a balance between a larger student body and the close-knit feel of a Texas town.
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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.