Jones County Schools & Education
Jones County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,482
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#86
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jones County
Measured School Summary
Jones County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.5%.
Funding Context
Jones County spends $8,482 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 13% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 13% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jones 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
13 public schools and 5 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #86 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.5%
1.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,482
$984 above the state average
School coverage
13
5 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
Jones County has 13 public schools across 5 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 Jones 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
Jones 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
#86
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
HAWLEY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
819 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
ANSON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
752 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
STAMFORD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
604 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD
Elementary and high visible
418 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ANSON 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 Jones County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jones 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 Jones 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 Districts with Broad Coverage
Jones County manages 13 public schools across 5 districts, serving a total of 2,694 students. The landscape consists of 5 elementary and 5 high schools, ensuring local access to education at every level.
Hawley and Anson Lead the Way
Hawley ISD and Anson ISD are the primary districts, serving 819 and 752 students respectively. Charter schools have a notable presence here, making up over 15% of the total school options.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
With 10 of the 13 schools in rural settings, the average campus size is just 207 students. Hawley Elementary is the largest school in the county, yet it remains relatively small with only 406 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Jones County
Reported Enrollment
2,694
13 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
2
15% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Jones County
HAWLEY ISD
ANSON ISD
STAMFORD ISD
HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD
LUEDERS-AVOCA ISD
13 Public Schools in Jones 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAWLEY EL | Record | HAWLEY ISD | HAWLEY, 79525Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 406 |
| ANSON EL | Record | ANSON ISD | ANSON, 79501Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| OLIVER EL | Record | STAMFORD ISD | STAMFORD, 79553Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 303 |
| HAMLIN COLLEGIATE EL | Record | HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD | HAMLIN, 79520Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Charter | 232 |
| ANSON H S | Record | ANSON ISD | ANSON, 79501Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 217 |
| HAWLEY H S | Record | HAWLEY ISD | HAWLEY, 79525Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 213 |
| HAWLEY MIDDLE | Record | HAWLEY ISD | HAWLEY, 79525Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 200 |
| STAMFORD H S | Record | STAMFORD ISD | STAMFORD, 79553Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 191 |
| HAMLIN COLLEGIATE H S | Record | HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD | HAMLIN, 79520Rural: Remote | 7–12 | Charter | 186 |
| ANSON MIDDLE | Record | ANSON ISD | ANSON, 79501Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 167 |
| STAMFORD MIDDLE | Record | STAMFORD ISD | STAMFORD, 79553Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 110 |
| LUEDERS-AVOCA EL/J H | Record | LUEDERS-AVOCA ISD | LUEDERS, 79533Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 76 |
| LUEDERS-AVOCA H S | Record | LUEDERS-AVOCA ISD | AVOCA, 79503Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 25 |
HAMLIN COLLEGIATE H S
HAMLIN COLLEGIATE ISD
HAMLIN, 79520 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,482
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Jones County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Jones County, Texas?
Jones County manages 13 public schools across 5 districts, serving a total of 2,694 students. The landscape consists of 5 elementary and 5 high schools, ensuring local access to education at every level.
What are the major school districts in Jones County, Texas?
Hawley ISD and Anson ISD are the primary districts, serving 819 and 752 students respectively. Charter schools have a notable presence here, making up over 15% of the total school options.
What is the school experience like in Jones County?
With 10 of the 13 schools in rural settings, the average campus size is just 207 students. Hawley Elementary is the largest school in the county, yet it remains relatively small with only 406 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.