McCulloch County Schools & Education
McCulloch County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,106
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#29
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: McCulloch County
Measured School Summary
McCulloch County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 94.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
McCulloch County spends $8,106 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 33% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read McCulloch 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 3 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
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #29 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.2%
2.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,106
$608 above the state average
School coverage
5
3 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
McCulloch County has 5 public schools across 3 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 McCulloch 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.
Dominant-district county
BRADY ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 3 of 5 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#29
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
BRADY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
956 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
ROCHELLE ISD
Other grade structure
211 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
LOHN ISD
Other grade structure
131 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BRADY 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 McCulloch County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different McCulloch 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 McCulloch 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.
Resourceful Schooling in McCulloch
McCulloch County provides five public schools across three districts, serving a total enrollment of 1,298 students. The system includes a mix of traditional grade-level schools and two specialized multi-grade facilities.
Local Pride in Brady and Rochelle
Brady ISD is the largest district, educating 956 students across three campuses. Rochelle ISD and Lohn ISD serve the remaining population with 211 and 131 students respectively, and no charter schools are present.
Deeply Rural and Highly Personal
All five schools are located in rural settings, offering a quiet and personalized learning environment. Brady Elementary is the largest campus with 476 students, while Lohn School provides an intimate PK-12 experience for just 131 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in McCulloch County
Reported Enrollment
1,298
5 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in McCulloch County
BRADY ISD
ROCHELLE ISD
LOHN ISD
5 Public Schools in McCulloch 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADY EL | Record | BRADY ISD | BRADY, 76825Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 476 |
| BRADY H S | Record | BRADY ISD | BRADY, 76825Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 300 |
| ROCHELLE SCHOOL | Record | ROCHELLE ISD | ROCHELLE, 76872Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 211 |
| BRADY MIDDLE | Record | BRADY ISD | BRADY, 76825Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 180 |
| LOHN SCHOOL | Record | LOHN ISD | LOHN, 76852Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 131 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,106
State avg $7,498
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Schools in McCulloch County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in McCulloch County, Texas?
McCulloch County provides five public schools across three districts, serving a total enrollment of 1,298 students. The system includes a mix of traditional grade-level schools and two specialized multi-grade facilities.
What are the major school districts in McCulloch County, Texas?
Brady ISD is the largest district, educating 956 students across three campuses. Rochelle ISD and Lohn ISD serve the remaining population with 211 and 131 students respectively, and no charter schools are present.
What is the school experience like in McCulloch County?
All five schools are located in rural settings, offering a quiet and personalized learning environment. Brady Elementary is the largest campus with 476 students, while Lohn School provides an intimate PK-12 experience for just 131 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.