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Jasper County Schools & Education

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

96.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

96.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,854

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

65/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#75

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Jasper County

Measured School Summary

Jasper County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.8%.

Funding Context

At $6,854 per pupil, Jasper County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Jasper 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

14 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

65/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #75 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

96.8%

5.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,854

$644 below the state average

School coverage

14

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

Jasper County has 14 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.

Parent decision brief

What Jasper 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

Jasper 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

#75

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.

JASPER ISD

Elementary to high school visible

2,211 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

KIRBYVILLE CISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,502 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

BUNA ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,477 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

EVADALE ISD

Elementary to high school visible

371 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

JASPER 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 Jasper County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jasper 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 Jasper 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 Robust Rural Education Network

Jasper County operates a network of 14 public schools, including 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. Four distinct districts manage the county's education infrastructure, serving a total of 5,649 students.

Jasper and Buna Lead the Way

Jasper ISD is the largest provider in the area, educating 2,211 students across 4 schools. One charter school also operates in the county, representing about 7% of the total local school landscape.

Small Town Schools and Rural Settings

Education here is primarily rural, with 10 schools in rural areas and 4 in town settings. Kirbyville Elementary is the county's largest school with 722 students, though the average school size remains personal at 404 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

14

in Jasper County

Reported Enrollment

5,649

14 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

1

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary6
Middle4
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in Jasper County

JASPER ISD

4 schools
2,211 students

KIRBYVILLE CISD

3 schools
1,502 students

BUNA ISD

3 schools
1,477 students

EVADALE ISD

3 schools
371 students

14 Public Schools in Jasper 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 14 of 14 matching schools

KIRBYVILLE EL

KIRBYVILLE CISD

KIRBYVILLE, 75956 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary722 students

BUNA EL

BUNA ISD

BUNA, 77612 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary702 students

JEAN C FEW PRI

JASPER ISD

JASPER, 75951 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–3Primary699 students

JASPER H S

JASPER ISD

JASPER, 75951 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High681 students

JASPER J H

JASPER ISD

JASPER, 75951 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle493 students

BUNA H S

BUNA ISD

BUNA, 77612 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High427 students

KIRBYVILLE H S

KIRBYVILLE CISD

KIRBYVILLE, 75956 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High417 students

KIRBYVILLE J H

KIRBYVILLE CISD

KIRBYVILLE, 75956 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle363 students

BUNA J H

BUNA ISD

BUNA, 77612 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle348 students

PARNELL EL

JASPER ISD

JASPER, 75951 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–5Primary338 students

EVADALE EL

EVADALE ISD

EVADALE, 77615 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary176 students

EVADALE H S

EVADALE ISD

EVADALE, 77615 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High115 students

QUEST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY - JASPER

TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES

LEWISVILLE, 75029 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–7Charter88 students

EVADALE J H

EVADALE ISD

EVADALE, 77615 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle80 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,854

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 Jasper County?
Jasper County has a school score of 65/100, 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 Jasper County?
The high school graduation rate in Jasper County is 96.8%, which is above 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 Jasper County spend per student?
Jasper County spends $6,854 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 Jasper County, Texas — FAQ

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

Jasper County operates a network of 14 public schools, including 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. Four distinct districts manage the county's education infrastructure, serving a total of 5,649 students.

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

Jasper ISD is the largest provider in the area, educating 2,211 students across 4 schools. One charter school also operates in the county, representing about 7% of the total local school landscape.

What is the school experience like in Jasper County?

Education here is primarily rural, with 10 schools in rural areas and 4 in town settings. Kirbyville Elementary is the county's largest school with 722 students, though the average school size remains personal at 404 students.

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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.