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Llano County Schools & Education

School Score

70/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,162

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

70/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#47

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Llano County

Measured School Summary

Llano County performs at an average level with a school score of 70/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,162 per pupil, Llano 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 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Llano 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

5 public schools 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

70/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #47 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

5.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,162

$336 below the state average

School coverage

5

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

Llano County has 5 public schools 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.

Parent decision brief

What Llano 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

Llano 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

#47

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.

LLANO ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,937 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

LLANO 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 Llano County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Llano 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 Unified School District for the Hill Country

Llano County operates five public schools serving a total of 2,055 students. The landscape is primarily managed by a single school district, providing a streamlined educational path from elementary through high school.

Llano ISD and Local Charter Options

Llano ISD dominates the landscape, serving 1,937 students across four schools. The county also hosts Kingsland School, a charter institution under Orenda Charter School that represents 20% of the county's total campuses.

A Mix of Town Hubs and Rural Outposts

The county features three schools in town settings and two in rural areas, with an average enrollment of 411 students. Packsaddle Elementary is the largest campus with 596 students, while the Kingsland charter school offers a smaller alternative with 118 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Llano County

Reported Enrollment

2,055

5 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

1

20% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other1

1 School District in Llano County

LLANO ISD

4 schools
1,937 students enrolled

5 Public Schools in Llano 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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

PACKSADDLE EL

LLANO ISD

KINGSLAND, 78639 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary596 students

LLANO H S

LLANO ISD

LLANO, 78643 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High552 students

LLANO J H

LLANO ISD

LLANO, 78643 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle423 students

LLANO EL

LLANO ISD

LLANO, 78643 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary366 students

KINGSLAND SCHOOL

ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL

KINGSLAND, 78639 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–12Charter118 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,162

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Llano County?
Llano County has a school score of 70/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Llano County?
The high school graduation rate in Llano County is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Llano County spend per student?
Llano County spends $7,162 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Llano County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Llano County, Texas?

Llano County operates five public schools serving a total of 2,055 students. The landscape is primarily managed by a single school district, providing a streamlined educational path from elementary through high school.

What are the major school districts in Llano County, Texas?

Llano ISD dominates the landscape, serving 1,937 students across four schools. The county also hosts Kingsland School, a charter institution under Orenda Charter School that represents 20% of the county's total campuses.

What is the school experience like in Llano County?

The county features three schools in town settings and two in rural areas, with an average enrollment of 411 students. Packsaddle Elementary is the largest campus with 596 students, while the Kingsland charter school offers a smaller alternative with 118 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.