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McMullen County Schools & Education

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,431

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#37

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: McMullen County

Measured School Summary

McMullen County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

McMullen County spends $11,431 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 29% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 52% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read McMullen 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

1 public school and 1 district 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

72/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #37 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$11,431

$3,933 above the state average

School coverage

1

1 district 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

McMullen County has 1 public school across 1 district, 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 McMullen 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

McMullen 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

#37

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.

MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD

Other grade structure

282 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 McMullen County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?

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 McMullen 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 Unified Rural Education Infrastructure

McMullen County operates a highly centralized education system consisting of a single PK-12 campus. This lone school district manages a total enrollment of 282 students, creating a tight-knit academic environment.

Centered Around McMullen County ISD

The entire student population attends McMullen County ISD, which maintains a single school for all grade levels. There are no charter schools in the area, ensuring all public resources focus on this traditional district model.

A Truly Rural Learning Environment

Education here is entirely rural, with the McMullen County School serving as the sole hub for 282 students. Attending school here means being part of a single PK-12 community where every student shares the same campus.

School Overview

Total Schools

1

in McMullen County

Reported Enrollment

282

1 school reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1

1 School District in McMullen County

MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD

1 school
282 students enrolled

1 Public School in McMullen 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 1 of 1 matching schools

MCMULLEN COUNTY SCHOOL

MCMULLEN COUNTY ISD

TILDEN, 78072 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other282 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$11,431

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 McMullen County?
McMullen County has a school score of 72/100, 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 McMullen County?
The high school graduation rate in McMullen County is 90.0%, 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 McMullen County spend per student?
McMullen County spends $11,431 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 McMullen County, Texas — FAQ

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

McMullen County operates a highly centralized education system consisting of a single PK-12 campus. This lone school district manages a total enrollment of 282 students, creating a tight-knit academic environment.

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

The entire student population attends McMullen County ISD, which maintains a single school for all grade levels. There are no charter schools in the area, ensuring all public resources focus on this traditional district model.

What is the school experience like in McMullen County?

Education here is entirely rural, with the McMullen County School serving as the sole hub for 282 students. Attending school here means being part of a single PK-12 community where every student shares the same campus.

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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.