Can I use Lubbock County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Lubbock County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Lubbock County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Lubbock County?

Start with the 99 listed public schools and 12 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Lubbock County Schools & Education

Name: Lubbock County, Texas Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Lubbock County, Texas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,427

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#208

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Lubbock County

Measured School Summary

Lubbock County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.8%.

Funding Context

At $6,427 per pupil, Lubbock 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 exceeds the state average by 0.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Lubbock 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

99 public schools and 12 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 #208 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.8%

0.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,427

$1,071 below the state average

School coverage

12 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

Lubbock County has 99 public schools across 12 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Lubbock 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.

Large multi-district county

Lubbock County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#208

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.

LUBBOCK ISD

Elementary to high school visible

25,247 students

Elementary 30Middle 10High 8Other 1

49 listed schools in this county slice.

FRENSHIP ISD

Elementary to high school visible

11,165 students

Elementary 8Middle 3High 1Other 0

12 listed schools in this county slice.

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

Elementary to high school visible

7,750 students

Elementary 5Middle 3High 2Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

SHALLOWATER ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,759 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

LUBBOCK ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 49 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 Lubbock County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lubbock County district systems?

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 Lubbock 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 Major Educational Hub in West Texas

Lubbock County features a massive educational infrastructure of 99 public schools serving 52,495 students. This extensive system is spread across 12 districts and includes 53 elementary, 21 middle, and 21 high schools.

Lubbock ISD and Frenship Lead the Way

Lubbock ISD is the region's largest district with 49 schools and 25,247 students. Frenship ISD and Lubbock-Cooper ISD also serve thousands, while 11 charter schools provide specialized options for over 10% of the county's campuses.

Urban Centers and Suburban Growth

While 66 schools are located in the city, the county also maintains 22 rural and three suburban campuses, with an average size of 536 students. Frenship High School is the county's largest with 3,247 students, offering a large-scale high school experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Lubbock County

Reported Enrollment

52,495

99 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary53

Middle21

High21

Other4

12 School Districts in Lubbock County

LUBBOCK ISD

FRENSHIP ISD

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

SHALLOWATER ISD

5 schools

1,762 students

SLATON ISD

5 schools

1,268 students

ROOSEVELT ISD

3 schools

1,175 students

IDALOU ISD

3 schools

988 students

NEW DEAL ISD

4 schools

757 students

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY K-12

1 school

735 students

RISE ACADEMY

1 school

297 students

99 Public Schools in Lubbock County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Lubbock County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
FRENSHIP H S	Profile	FRENSHIP ISD	WOLFFORTH, 79382Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	3,247
LUBBOCK-COOPER H S	Profile	LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD	LUBBOCK, 79423Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,117
MONTEREY H S	Profile	LUBBOCK ISD	LUBBOCK, 79413City: Large	9–12	High	2,114
CORONADO H S	Profile	LUBBOCK ISD	LUBBOCK, 79410City: Large	9–12	High	1,960
LUBBOCK H S	Profile	LUBBOCK ISD	LUBBOCK, 79401City: Large	9–12	High	1,839
LUBBOCK-COOPER LAURA BUSH MIDDLE	Profile	LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD	LUBBOCK, 79423Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	971
LUBBOCK-COOPER MIDDLE	Record	LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD	LUBBOCK, 79423Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	914
ESTACADO H S	Record	LUBBOCK ISD	LUBBOCK, 79403City: Large	9–12	High	897
TERRA VISTA MIDDLE	Record	FRENSHIP ISD	WOLFFORTH, 79382City: Large	6–8	Middle	891
BENNETT EL	Record	FRENSHIP ISD	WOLFFORTH, 79382Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	876
LUBBOCK-COOPER CENTRAL EL	Record	LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD	LUBBOCK, 79423Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	849
UPLAND HEIGHTS EL	Record	FRENSHIP ISD	WOLFFORTH, 79382Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	840
FRENSHIP MIDDLE	Record	FRENSHIP ISD	WOLFFORTH, 79382Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	833
HUTCHINSON MIDDLE	Record	LUBBOCK ISD	LUBBOCK, 79410City: Large	6–8	Middle	833
IRONS MIDDLE	Record	LUBBOCK ISD	LUBBOCK, 79424City: Large	6–8	Middle	815
EVANS MIDDLE	Record	LUBBOCK ISD	LUBBOCK, 79413City: Large	6–8	Middle	799
HERITAGE MIDDLE	Record	FRENSHIP ISD	WOLFFORTH, 79382City: Large	6–8	Middle	766
LUBBOCK-COOPER EAST EL	Record	LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD	LUBBOCK, 79423Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	759
LUBBOCK-COOPER SOUTH EL	Record	LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD	LUBBOCK, 79423Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	739
NORTH RIDGE EL	Record	FRENSHIP ISD	WOLFFORTH, 79382City: Large	PK–5	Primary	738

FRENSHIP H S

FRENSHIP ISD

WOLFFORTH, 79382 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High3,247 students

LUBBOCK-COOPER H S

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

LUBBOCK, 79423 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,117 students

MONTEREY H S

LUBBOCK ISD

LUBBOCK, 79413 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,114 students

CORONADO H S

LUBBOCK ISD

LUBBOCK, 79410 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,960 students

LUBBOCK H S

LUBBOCK ISD

LUBBOCK, 79401 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,839 students

LUBBOCK-COOPER LAURA BUSH MIDDLE

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

LUBBOCK, 79423 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle971 students

LUBBOCK-COOPER MIDDLE

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

LUBBOCK, 79423 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle914 students

ESTACADO H S

LUBBOCK ISD

LUBBOCK, 79403 / City: Large

Record9–12High897 students

TERRA VISTA MIDDLE

FRENSHIP ISD

WOLFFORTH, 79382 / City: Large

Record6–8Middle891 students

BENNETT EL

FRENSHIP ISD

WOLFFORTH, 79382 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary876 students

LUBBOCK-COOPER CENTRAL EL

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

LUBBOCK, 79423 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary849 students

UPLAND HEIGHTS EL

FRENSHIP ISD

WOLFFORTH, 79382 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary840 students

FRENSHIP MIDDLE

FRENSHIP ISD

WOLFFORTH, 79382 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle833 students

HUTCHINSON MIDDLE

LUBBOCK ISD

LUBBOCK, 79410 / City: Large

Record6–8Middle833 students

IRONS MIDDLE

LUBBOCK ISD

LUBBOCK, 79424 / City: Large

Record6–8Middle815 students

EVANS MIDDLE

LUBBOCK ISD

LUBBOCK, 79413 / City: Large

Record6–8Middle799 students

HERITAGE MIDDLE

FRENSHIP ISD

WOLFFORTH, 79382 / City: Large

Record6–8Middle766 students

LUBBOCK-COOPER EAST EL

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

LUBBOCK, 79423 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary759 students

LUBBOCK-COOPER SOUTH EL

LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD

LUBBOCK, 79423 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary739 students

NORTH RIDGE EL

FRENSHIP ISD

WOLFFORTH, 79382 / City: Large

RecordPK–5Primary738 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,427

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 Lubbock County?

Lubbock County has a school score of 44/100, 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 Lubbock County?

The high school graduation rate in Lubbock County is 91.8%, 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 Lubbock County spend per student?

Lubbock County spends $6,427 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.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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