Lavaca County Schools & Education
Lavaca County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,319
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#46
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lavaca County
Measured School Summary
Lavaca County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 96.1%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,319 per pupil, Lavaca County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lavaca 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
10 public schools and 6 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
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #46 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.1%
4.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,319
$179 below the state average
School coverage
10
6 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
Lavaca County has 10 public schools across 6 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 Lavaca 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.
Higher-signal county
Lavaca County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#46
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
HALLETTSVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,172 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
SHINER ISD
Elementary and high visible
724 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
MOULTON ISD
Elementary and high visible
304 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SWEET HOME ISD
Elementary school only in this slice
145 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
HALLETTSVILLE 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 Lavaca County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lavaca 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 Lavaca 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 Distributed Network of Six Districts
Lavaca County’s 2,570 students are served by 10 public schools across six different districts. The landscape is composed of five elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. This diverse district structure allows for localized control across the county’s various communities.
Hallettsville and Shiner Lead the Way
Hallettsville ISD is the largest district with 1,172 students, followed by the highly-regarded Shiner ISD with 724 students. These districts provide traditional public education, as there are no charter schools currently in the county. Smaller districts like Moulton ISD also contribute to the county's educational fabric.
The Essence of Rural Education
Every single school in Lavaca County is classified as rural, offering students a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 257 students, ensuring that no child gets lost in the crowd. Hallettsville Elementary is the largest campus in the county with 440 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Lavaca County
Reported Enrollment
2,570
10 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Lavaca County
HALLETTSVILLE ISD
SHINER ISD
MOULTON ISD
SWEET HOME ISD
VYSEHRAD ISD
EZZELL ISD
10 Public Schools in Lavaca 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALLETTSVILLE EL | Record | HALLETTSVILLE ISD | HALLETTSVILLE, 77964Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 440 |
| HALLETTSVILLE H S | Record | HALLETTSVILLE ISD | HALLETTSVILLE, 77964Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 426 |
| SHINER EL | Record | SHINER ISD | SHINER, 77984Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 410 |
| SHINER H S | Record | SHINER ISD | SHINER, 77984Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 314 |
| HALLETTSVILLE J H | Record | HALLETTSVILLE ISD | HALLETTSVILLE, 77964Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 306 |
| MOULTON EL | Record | MOULTON ISD | MOULTON, 77975Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 166 |
| SWEET HOME EL | Record | SWEET HOME ISD | SWEET HOME, 77987Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 145 |
| MOULTON H S | Record | MOULTON ISD | MOULTON, 77975Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 138 |
| VYSEHRAD EL | Record | VYSEHRAD ISD | HALLETTSVILLE, 77964Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 113 |
| EZZELL EL | Record | EZZELL ISD | HALLETTSVILLE, 77964Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 112 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,319
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Lavaca County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lavaca County, Texas?
Lavaca County’s 2,570 students are served by 10 public schools across six different districts. The landscape is composed of five elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools. This diverse district structure allows for localized control across the county’s various communities.
What are the major school districts in Lavaca County, Texas?
Hallettsville ISD is the largest district with 1,172 students, followed by the highly-regarded Shiner ISD with 724 students. These districts provide traditional public education, as there are no charter schools currently in the county. Smaller districts like Moulton ISD also contribute to the county's educational fabric.
What is the school experience like in Lavaca County?
Every single school in Lavaca County is classified as rural, offering students a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 257 students, ensuring that no child gets lost in the crowd. Hallettsville Elementary is the largest campus in the county with 440 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.