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Martin County Schools & Education

School Score

83/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,761

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

83/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#8

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Martin County

Measured School Summary

Martin County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 95.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Martin County spends $8,761 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 49% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Martin 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

4 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

83/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #8 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

95.6%

4.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,761

$1,263 above the state average

School coverage

4

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

Martin County has 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Martin 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

Martin 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

#8

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 27 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.

STANTON ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,081 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

GRADY ISD

Other grade structure

258 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

STANTON 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 Martin County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Martin 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 Martin 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.

Robust Rural Infrastructure in Martin

Martin County’s education infrastructure consists of four public schools spread across two school districts. A total of 1,339 students are enrolled in a mix of elementary, middle, high, and multi-grade schools.

Stanton and Grady Lead the Way

Stanton ISD is the largest district, serving 1,081 students across three schools. Grady ISD manages the remaining 258 students at the Grady School, which provides PK-12 education.

Quiet Campuses with Personal Attention

All four schools are located in rural locales, creating a community-centric learning environment with an average size of 335 students. Stanton Elementary is the largest campus with 518 students, while Grady School provides a smaller, all-in-one grade experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

4

in Martin County

Reported Enrollment

1,339

4 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1

2 School Districts in Martin County

STANTON ISD

3 schools
1,081 students

GRADY ISD

1 school
258 students

4 Public Schools in Martin 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 4 of 4 matching schools

STANTON EL

STANTON ISD

STANTON, 79782 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary518 students

STANTON H S

STANTON ISD

STANTON, 79782 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High307 students

GRADY SCHOOL

GRADY ISD

LENORAH, 79749 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other258 students

STANTON MIDDLE

STANTON ISD

STANTON, 79782 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle256 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,761

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 Martin County?
Martin County has a school score of 83/100, which is a higher 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 Martin County?
The high school graduation rate in Martin County is 95.6%, 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 Martin County spend per student?
Martin County spends $8,761 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 Martin County, Texas — FAQ

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

Martin County’s education infrastructure consists of four public schools spread across two school districts. A total of 1,339 students are enrolled in a mix of elementary, middle, high, and multi-grade schools.

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

Stanton ISD is the largest district, serving 1,081 students across three schools. Grady ISD manages the remaining 258 students at the Grady School, which provides PK-12 education.

What is the school experience like in Martin County?

All four schools are located in rural locales, creating a community-centric learning environment with an average size of 335 students. Stanton Elementary is the largest campus with 518 students, while Grady School provides a smaller, all-in-one grade experience.

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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.