Live Oak County Schools & Education
Live Oak County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,894
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#19
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Live Oak County
Measured School Summary
Live Oak County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 96.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,894 per pupil, Live Oak County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 38% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Live Oak 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
6 public schools and 2 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
77/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #19 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.2%
4.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,894
$396 above the state average
School coverage
6
2 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
Live Oak County has 6 public schools across 2 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 Live Oak 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
Live Oak 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
#19
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
GEORGE WEST ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,083 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
THREE RIVERS ISD
Elementary and high visible
585 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GEORGE WEST ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Live Oak County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 Concentrated and Effective School System
Live Oak County maintains six public schools organized into two distinct districts, serving 1,668 students. The system is perfectly balanced with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools.
George West and Three Rivers Divide the Map
George West ISD is the primary district, managing four schools and 1,083 students. Three Rivers ISD serves the remainder of the county with two schools and 585 students, ensuring local oversight without charter school presence.
Traditional Rural Learning Environments
The county is entirely rural, with all six schools situated in countryside locales and an average school size of 278 students. George West Primary is the largest campus with 396 students, while Three Rivers Junior/Senior High offers a close-knit feel with 267 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Live Oak County
Reported Enrollment
1,668
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Live Oak County
GEORGE WEST ISD
THREE RIVERS ISD
6 Public Schools in Live Oak 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE WEST PRI | Record | GEORGE WEST ISD | GEORGE WEST, 78022Rural: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 396 |
| THREE RIVERS EL | Record | THREE RIVERS ISD | THREE RIVERS, 78071Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 318 |
| GEORGE WEST H S | Record | GEORGE WEST ISD | GEORGE WEST, 78022Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 280 |
| THREE RIVERS JR/SR H S | Record | THREE RIVERS ISD | THREE RIVERS, 78071Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 267 |
| GEORGE WEST EL | Record | GEORGE WEST ISD | GEORGE WEST, 78022Rural: Remote | 4–6 | Middle | 249 |
| GEORGE WEST J H | Record | GEORGE WEST ISD | GEORGE WEST, 78022Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 158 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,894
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Live Oak County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Live Oak County, Texas?
Live Oak County maintains six public schools organized into two distinct districts, serving 1,668 students. The system is perfectly balanced with two elementary, two middle, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Live Oak County, Texas?
George West ISD is the primary district, managing four schools and 1,083 students. Three Rivers ISD serves the remainder of the county with two schools and 585 students, ensuring local oversight without charter school presence.
What is the school experience like in Live Oak County?
The county is entirely rural, with all six schools situated in countryside locales and an average school size of 278 students. George West Primary is the largest campus with 396 students, while Three Rivers Junior/Senior High offers a close-knit feel with 267 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.