Jackson County Schools & Education
Jackson 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
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,966
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#62
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jackson County
Measured School Summary
Jackson County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,966 per pupil, Jackson 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 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jackson 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 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
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #62 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
5.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,966
$532 below the state average
School coverage
12
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
Jackson County has 12 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 Jackson 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
Jackson 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
#62
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.
EDNA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,573 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
INDUSTRIAL ISD
Elementary to high school visible
917 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
GANADO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
711 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
EDNA 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 Jackson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Serving the Coastal Plains
Jackson County supports 3,201 students through a network of 12 public schools. The system is comprised of five elementary, three middle, and four high schools across three districts. This structure ensures that families across the county have access to local education at every level.
Edna ISD and Industrial ISD Lead Enrollment
Edna ISD is the largest district, serving 1,573 students, followed closely by Industrial ISD with 1,188 students. Ganado ISD provides a third option, serving 711 students in the eastern part of the county. No charter schools currently operate in the area, leaving education to the three established districts.
A Predominantly Rural Learning Experience
Nine of the county's 12 schools are located in rural settings, while three serve as town hubs. The average school size is 267 students, providing a small-town atmosphere for all grade levels. Edna High School is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains manageable with just 431 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Jackson County
Reported Enrollment
3,201
12 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Jackson County
EDNA ISD
INDUSTRIAL ISD
GANADO ISD
12 Public Schools in Jackson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDNA H S | Record | EDNA ISD | EDNA, 77957Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 431 |
| INDUSTRIAL H S | Record | INDUSTRIAL ISD | VANDERBILT, 77991Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 386 |
| GANADO EL | Record | GANADO ISD | GANADO, 77962Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 347 |
| EDNA PRI | Record | EDNA ISD | EDNA, 77957Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 339 |
| EDNA J H | Record | EDNA ISD | EDNA, 77957Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 334 |
| INDUSTRIAL EL EAST | Record | INDUSTRIAL ISD | VANDERBILT, 77991Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 269 |
| INDUSTRIAL J H | Record | INDUSTRIAL ISD | VANDERBILT, 77991Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 262 |
| EDNA EL | Record | EDNA ISD | EDNA, 77957Rural: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 222 |
| EDNA INT | Record | EDNA ISD | EDNA, 77957Rural: Fringe | 4–5 | Primary | 206 |
| GANADO H S | Record | GANADO ISD | GANADO, 77962Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 200 |
| GANADO JH | Record | GANADO ISD | GANADO, 77962Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 164 |
| EDNA ALTERNATIVE | Record | EDNA ISD | EDNA, 77957Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 41 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,966
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Jackson County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jackson County, Texas?
Jackson County supports 3,201 students through a network of 12 public schools. The system is comprised of five elementary, three middle, and four high schools across three districts. This structure ensures that families across the county have access to local education at every level.
What are the major school districts in Jackson County, Texas?
Edna ISD is the largest district, serving 1,573 students, followed closely by Industrial ISD with 1,188 students. Ganado ISD provides a third option, serving 711 students in the eastern part of the county. No charter schools currently operate in the area, leaving education to the three established districts.
What is the school experience like in Jackson County?
Nine of the county's 12 schools are located in rural settings, while three serve as town hubs. The average school size is 267 students, providing a small-town atmosphere for all grade levels. Edna High School is the largest campus in the county, yet it remains manageable with just 431 students.
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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.