Kaufman County Schools & Education
Kaufman County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,755
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#160
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kaufman County
Measured School Summary
Kaufman County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.6%.
Funding Context
At $5,755 per pupil, Kaufman County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kaufman 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
54 public schools and 7 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #160 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.6%
5.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,755
$1,743 below the state average
School coverage
54
7 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
Kaufman County has 54 public schools across 7 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 Kaufman 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
Kaufman 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
#160
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points below 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.
FORNEY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
16,211 students
19 listed schools in this county slice.
CRANDALL ISD
Elementary to high school visible
6,003 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
TERRELL ISD
Elementary to high school visible
5,208 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
KAUFMAN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
4,332 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FORNEY ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 19 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 Kaufman County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kaufman 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 Kaufman 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 Rapidly Growing School Infrastructure
Kaufman County maintains a robust educational network of 54 public schools serving 37,642 students across seven districts. The landscape includes 26 elementary, 13 middle, and 12 high schools to support the area's families. While the county features four alternative schools, there are currently no charter schools operating within its borders.
Forney ISD Leads the County Districts
Forney ISD serves as the educational anchor, managing 19 schools and educating 16,211 students. Other major contributors include Crandall ISD with 6,003 students and Terrell ISD with 5,208 students. These districts provide the core stability for the county's growing student population.
A Mix of Town and Rural Settings
The educational experience here is split between 28 town-based schools and 25 rural sites, offering varied environments for students. North Forney High School is the largest campus with 2,502 students, while the average school size across the county is 724. High schools like Forney High and Crandall High also serve as massive hubs with over 1,700 students each.
School Overview
Total Schools
54
in Kaufman County
Reported Enrollment
37,642
54 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Kaufman County
FORNEY ISD
GuideCRANDALL ISD
GuideTERRELL ISD
GuideKAUFMAN ISD
GuideMABANK ISD
GuideKEMP ISD
SCURRY-ROSSER ISD
54 Public Schools in Kaufman County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 11 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 54 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH FORNEY H S | Profile | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 2,502 |
| FORNEY H S | Profile | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,272 |
| CRANDALL H S | Profile | CRANDALL ISD | CRANDALL, 75114Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,707 |
| TERRELL H S | Profile | TERRELL ISD | TERRELL, 75160Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,466 |
| KAUFMAN H S | Profile | KAUFMAN ISD | KAUFMAN, 75142Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,303 |
| HERMAN FURLOUGH JR MIDDLE | Profile | TERRELL ISD | TERRELL, 75160Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 1,168 |
| MABANK H S | Profile | MABANK ISD | MABANK, 75147Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,111 |
| RHODES IS | Profile | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Town: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 995 |
| NORMAN J H | Profile | KAUFMAN ISD | KAUFMAN, 75142Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 989 |
| CRANDALL MIDDLE | Profile | CRANDALL ISD | CRANDALL, 75114Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 983 |
| JACKSON MIDDLE | Profile | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 969 |
| WARREN MIDDLE | Record | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 903 |
| RHEA INT | Record | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 833 |
| HOLLIS T DIETZ EL | Record | CRANDALL ISD | CRANDALL, 75114Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 815 |
| CRISWELL EL | Record | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Town: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 807 |
| GRIFFIN EL | Record | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 782 |
| LEWIS EL | Record | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 763 |
| HENDERSON EL | Record | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 737 |
| WILLETT EL | Record | FORNEY ISD | FORNEY, 75126Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 725 |
| GILBERT WILLIE SR EL | Record | TERRELL ISD | TERRELL, 75160Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 701 |
NORTH FORNEY H S
FORNEY ISD
FORNEY, 75126 / Rural: Fringe
FORNEY H S
FORNEY ISD
FORNEY, 75126 / Rural: Fringe
CRANDALL H S
CRANDALL ISD
CRANDALL, 75114 / Rural: Fringe
TERRELL H S
TERRELL ISD
TERRELL, 75160 / Town: Distant
KAUFMAN H S
KAUFMAN ISD
KAUFMAN, 75142 / Town: Distant
HERMAN FURLOUGH JR MIDDLE
TERRELL ISD
TERRELL, 75160 / Town: Distant
MABANK H S
MABANK ISD
MABANK, 75147 / Town: Distant
RHODES IS
FORNEY ISD
FORNEY, 75126 / Town: Fringe
NORMAN J H
KAUFMAN ISD
KAUFMAN, 75142 / Town: Distant
CRANDALL MIDDLE
CRANDALL ISD
CRANDALL, 75114 / Rural: Fringe
JACKSON MIDDLE
FORNEY ISD
FORNEY, 75126 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,755
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Kaufman County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kaufman County, Texas?
Kaufman County maintains a robust educational network of 54 public schools serving 37,642 students across seven districts. The landscape includes 26 elementary, 13 middle, and 12 high schools to support the area's families. While the county features four alternative schools, there are currently no charter schools operating within its borders.
What are the major school districts in Kaufman County, Texas?
Forney ISD serves as the educational anchor, managing 19 schools and educating 16,211 students. Other major contributors include Crandall ISD with 6,003 students and Terrell ISD with 5,208 students. These districts provide the core stability for the county's growing student population.
What is the school experience like in Kaufman County?
The educational experience here is split between 28 town-based schools and 25 rural sites, offering varied environments for students. North Forney High School is the largest campus with 2,502 students, while the average school size across the county is 724. High schools like Forney High and Crandall High also serve as massive hubs with over 1,700 students each.
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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.