Jeff Davis County Schools & Education
Jeff Davis County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,509
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#36
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jeff Davis County
Measured School Summary
Jeff Davis County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Jeff Davis County spends $11,509 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 29% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 53% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jeff Davis 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
2 public schools and 2 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
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #36 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,509
$4,011 above the state average
School coverage
2
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Jeff Davis County has 2 public schools across 2 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 Jeff Davis 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.
Small-system county
Jeff Davis County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#36
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.
FT DAVIS ISD
Other grade structure
183 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
VALENTINE ISD
Other grade structure
44 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
FT DAVIS ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Jeff Davis County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jeff Davis County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Jeff Davis 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.
Small-Scale Learning in the Mountains
Jeff Davis County maintains an intimate education system with only 2 public schools serving 227 students. These schools are managed by two separate districts, providing a PK-12 experience for the entire community.
Focusing on Local District Excellence
Fort Davis ISD is the larger of the two districts, enrolling 183 students at Fort Davis School. Valentine ISD serves the remainder of the county with 44 students, and there are currently no charter schools in the area.
A Truly Rural Educational Experience
Both schools in the county are located in rural settings, fostering a close-knit learning environment. With an average school size of just 114 students, every child receives significant individual attention from educators.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Jeff Davis County
Reported Enrollment
227
2 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Jeff Davis County
FT DAVIS ISD
VALENTINE ISD
2 Public Schools in Jeff Davis 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT DAVIS SCHOOL | Record | FT DAVIS ISD | FT DAVIS, 79734Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 183 |
| VALENTINE SCHOOL | Record | VALENTINE ISD | VALENTINE, 79854Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 44 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,509
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Jeff Davis County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jeff Davis County, Texas?
Jeff Davis County maintains an intimate education system with only 2 public schools serving 227 students. These schools are managed by two separate districts, providing a PK-12 experience for the entire community.
What are the major school districts in Jeff Davis County, Texas?
Fort Davis ISD is the larger of the two districts, enrolling 183 students at Fort Davis School. Valentine ISD serves the remainder of the county with 44 students, and there are currently no charter schools in the area.
What is the school experience like in Jeff Davis County?
Both schools in the county are located in rural settings, fostering a close-knit learning environment. With an average school size of just 114 students, every child receives significant individual attention from educators.
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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.