King County Schools & Education
King County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
75.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,630
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#175
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: King County
Measured School Summary
King County has midrange measured school signals (score: 50/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
With $12,630 per pupil, King County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 16.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 68% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read King 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
1 public school and 1 district 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #175 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
75.0%
16.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$12,630
$5,132 above the state average
School coverage
1
1 district 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
King County has 1 public school across 1 district, 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 King 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
King 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
#175
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
GUTHRIE CSD
Other grade structure
119 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
GUTHRIE CSD 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 King County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 King 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 Tiny But Robust Rural School
King County features one of the smallest public school footprints in Texas, with only one school serving the entire county. Guthrie CSD manages this single campus, which provides a K-12 education for 119 students. There are no other public, charter, or alternative schools in this rural region.
Guthrie CSD: The Sole Provider
Guthrie CSD is the exclusive school district in King County, centered on the Guthrie School campus. This single district serves 119 students, creating a highly personalized learning environment. Every student in the county follows the same academic path from their first day of school to graduation.
The Ultimate Small-School Feel
Attending the Guthrie School means being part of a 119-student community in a purely rural setting. The campus serves as an "other" type school, covering all grade levels under one roof. It offers an experience where every teacher knows every student, and the community is deeply involved in school life.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in King County
Reported Enrollment
119
1 school reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in King County
GUTHRIE CSD
1 Public School in King 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 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUTHRIE SCHOOL | Record | GUTHRIE CSD | GUTHRIE, 79236Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 119 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,630
State avg $7,498
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Schools in King County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in King County, Texas?
King County features one of the smallest public school footprints in Texas, with only one school serving the entire county. Guthrie CSD manages this single campus, which provides a K-12 education for 119 students. There are no other public, charter, or alternative schools in this rural region.
What are the major school districts in King County, Texas?
Guthrie CSD is the exclusive school district in King County, centered on the Guthrie School campus. This single district serves 119 students, creating a highly personalized learning environment. Every student in the county follows the same academic path from their first day of school to graduation.
What is the school experience like in King County?
Attending the Guthrie School means being part of a 119-student community in a purely rural setting. The campus serves as an "other" type school, covering all grade levels under one roof. It offers an experience where every teacher knows every student, and the community is deeply involved in school life.
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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.