Matagorda County Schools & Education
Matagorda County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,121
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#163
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Matagorda County
Measured School Summary
Matagorda County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.5%.
Funding Context
At $7,121 per pupil, Matagorda County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Matagorda 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
18 public schools and 5 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #163 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.5%
0.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,121
$377 below the state average
School coverage
18
5 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
Matagorda County has 18 public schools across 5 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 Matagorda 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
Matagorda 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
#163
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
BAY CITY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,579 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
PALACIOS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,300 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
VAN VLECK ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,071 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
TIDEHAVEN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,045 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BAY CITY 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 Matagorda County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Matagorda 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 Matagorda 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.
Broad Options Across Matagorda Districts
Matagorda County features a diverse landscape of 18 public schools organized into five different districts. This infrastructure supports 7,084 students with a wide range of elementary, middle, and high school options.
Bay City ISD Leads the Region
Bay City ISD is the largest provider, serving 3,579 students across five schools. Other major districts include Palacios ISD with 1,300 students and Tidehaven ISD with 1,045 students, providing ample choice for residents.
Town Centers and Rural Outposts
The area offers a mix of 10 town schools and 8 rural campuses, catering to different lifestyle preferences. Bay City High School is the largest facility with 1,031 students, while the average school size across the county is 394 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Matagorda County
Reported Enrollment
7,084
18 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Matagorda County
BAY CITY ISD
GuidePALACIOS ISD
VAN VLECK ISD
TIDEHAVEN ISD
MATAGORDA ISD
18 Public Schools in Matagorda County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAY CITY H S | Profile | BAY CITY ISD | BAY CITY, 77414Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,031 |
| BAY CITY J H | Record | BAY CITY ISD | BAY CITY, 77414Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 789 |
| TENIE HOLMES EL | Record | BAY CITY ISD | BAY CITY, 77414Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 780 |
| ROBERTS EL | Record | BAY CITY ISD | BAY CITY, 77414Town: Distant | 1–2 | Primary | 513 |
| CHERRY EL | Record | BAY CITY ISD | BAY CITY, 77414Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 466 |
| PALACIOS H S | Record | PALACIOS ISD | PALACIOS, 77465Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 383 |
| VAN VLECK H S | Record | VAN VLECK ISD | VAN VLECK, 77482Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 355 |
| CENTRAL EL | Record | PALACIOS ISD | PALACIOS, 77465Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 349 |
| VAN VLECK EL | Record | VAN VLECK ISD | VAN VLECK, 77482Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 303 |
| PALACIOS J H | Record | PALACIOS ISD | PALACIOS, 77465Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 293 |
| BLESSING EL | Record | TIDEHAVEN ISD | BLESSING, 77419Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 284 |
| EAST SIDE INT | Record | PALACIOS ISD | PALACIOS, 77465Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 275 |
| TIDEHAVEN H S | Record | TIDEHAVEN ISD | EL MATON, 77440Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 274 |
| MARKHAM EL | Record | TIDEHAVEN ISD | MARKHAM, 77456Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 254 |
| VAN VLECK JR H S | Record | VAN VLECK ISD | VAN VLECK, 77482Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 243 |
| TIDEHAVEN INT | Record | TIDEHAVEN ISD | EL MATON, 77440Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 233 |
| VAN VLECK INT | Record | VAN VLECK ISD | VAN VLECK, 77482Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 170 |
| MATAGORDA SCHOOL | Record | MATAGORDA ISD | MATAGORDA, 77457Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 89 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,121
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Matagorda County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Matagorda County, Texas?
Matagorda County features a diverse landscape of 18 public schools organized into five different districts. This infrastructure supports 7,084 students with a wide range of elementary, middle, and high school options.
What are the major school districts in Matagorda County, Texas?
Bay City ISD is the largest provider, serving 3,579 students across five schools. Other major districts include Palacios ISD with 1,300 students and Tidehaven ISD with 1,045 students, providing ample choice for residents.
What is the school experience like in Matagorda County?
The area offers a mix of 10 town schools and 8 rural campuses, catering to different lifestyle preferences. Bay City High School is the largest facility with 1,031 students, while the average school size across the county is 394 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.