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McCulloch County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

ROCHELLE ISD

Other grade structure

211 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

LOHN ISD

Other grade structure

131 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

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

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other2

3 School Districts in McCulloch County

BRADY ISD

3 schools
956 students

ROCHELLE ISD

1 school
211 students

LOHN ISD

1 school
131 students

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 data

Level

Showing 5 of 5 matching schools

BRADY EL

BRADY ISD

BRADY, 76825 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary476 students

BRADY H S

BRADY ISD

BRADY, 76825 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High300 students

ROCHELLE SCHOOL

ROCHELLE ISD

ROCHELLE, 76872 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other211 students

BRADY MIDDLE

BRADY ISD

BRADY, 76825 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle180 students

LOHN SCHOOL

LOHN ISD

LOHN, 76852 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other131 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,106

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 McCulloch County?
McCulloch County has a school score of 74/100, 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 McCulloch County?
The high school graduation rate in McCulloch County is 94.2%, 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 McCulloch County spend per student?
McCulloch County spends $8,106 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 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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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.