Limestone County Schools & Education
Limestone County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,020
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#209
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Limestone County
Measured School Summary
Limestone County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,020 per pupil, Limestone County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Limestone 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
11 public schools and 3 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #209 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
89.7%
1.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,020
$478 below the state average
School coverage
11
3 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
Limestone County has 11 public schools across 3 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 Limestone 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
Limestone 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
#209
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
MEXIA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,864 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
GROESBECK ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,573 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
COOLIDGE ISD
Elementary and high visible
295 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MEXIA ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Limestone County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Limestone 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 Limestone 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.
Essential Education in Central Texas
Limestone County's education system is organized into three districts containing 11 public schools. This network serves 3,732 students through a combination of four elementary, three middle, and four high schools.
Mexia and Groesbeck Form the Core
Mexia ISD is the largest district, enrolling 1,864 students across five schools, followed closely by Groesbeck ISD with 1,573 students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, leaving public districts as the primary educational providers.
A Blend of Small Town and Country Life
Schooling here is split between six rural campuses and five town-based schools, maintaining an average enrollment of 339 students per campus. Mexia High School is the largest campus with 553 students, while early learners often attend schools like A.B. McBay Elementary.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Limestone County
Reported Enrollment
3,732
11 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Limestone County
MEXIA ISD
GROESBECK ISD
COOLIDGE ISD
11 Public Schools in Limestone 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEXIA H S | Record | MEXIA ISD | MEXIA, 76667Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 553 |
| A B MCBAY EL | Record | MEXIA ISD | MEXIA, 76667Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 527 |
| H O WHITEHURST EL | Record | GROESBECK ISD | GROESBECK, 76642Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 501 |
| GROESBECK H S | Record | GROESBECK ISD | GROESBECK, 76642Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 458 |
| MEXIA J H | Record | MEXIA ISD | MEXIA, 76667Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 386 |
| R Q SIMS INT | Record | MEXIA ISD | MEXIA, 76667Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 386 |
| ENGE-WASHINGTON INT | Record | GROESBECK ISD | GROESBECK, 76642Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 337 |
| GROESBECK MIDDLE | Record | GROESBECK ISD | GROESBECK, 76642Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 277 |
| COOLIDGE EL | Record | COOLIDGE ISD | COOLIDGE, 76635Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 155 |
| COOLIDGE H S | Record | COOLIDGE ISD | COOLIDGE, 76635Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 140 |
| DEVELOPMENTAL CTR | Record | MEXIA ISD | MEXIA, 76667Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 12 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,020
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Limestone County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Limestone County, Texas?
Limestone County's education system is organized into three districts containing 11 public schools. This network serves 3,732 students through a combination of four elementary, three middle, and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Limestone County, Texas?
Mexia ISD is the largest district, enrolling 1,864 students across five schools, followed closely by Groesbeck ISD with 1,573 students. No charter schools currently operate in the county, leaving public districts as the primary educational providers.
What is the school experience like in Limestone County?
Schooling here is split between six rural campuses and five town-based schools, maintaining an average enrollment of 339 students per campus. Mexia High School is the largest campus with 553 students, while early learners often attend schools like A.B. McBay Elementary.
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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.