Medina County Schools & Education
Medina County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,206
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#115
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Medina County
Measured School Summary
Medina County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.3%.
Funding Context
At $6,206 per pupil, Medina County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Medina 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
23 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #115 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
97.3%
5.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,206
$1,292 below the state average
School coverage
23
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
Medina County has 23 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 Medina 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
Medina 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
#115
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
6,201 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
DEVINE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,007 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
HONDO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,772 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
NATALIA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,170 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MEDINA VALLEY ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Medina County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Medina 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 Medina 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.
Diverse School Options Across Five Districts
Medina County supports 12,319 students across 23 public schools, including nine elementary and seven high schools. Five distinct districts manage this expansive infrastructure, blending town and rural settings.
Medina Valley ISD Leads in Size
Medina Valley ISD is the largest provider, serving 7,823 students across eight different campuses. Devine ISD and Hondo ISD also provide significant coverage, supporting 2,007 and 1,772 students respectively.
A Mix of Towns and Rural Acreage
The landscape is split between 12 rural and 11 town-based schools, with an average school size of 536 students. Medina Valley High School is the largest campus with 2,147 students, offering a large-school experience within a growing county.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Medina County
Reported Enrollment
12,319
23 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Medina County
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
GuideDEVINE ISD
HONDO ISD
NATALIA ISD
D'HANIS ISD
23 Public Schools in Medina County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDINA VALLEY H S | Profile | MEDINA VALLEY ISD | CASTROVILLE, 78009Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 2,147 |
| MEDINA VALLEY MIDDLE | Profile | MEDINA VALLEY ISD | CASTROVILLE, 78009Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,029 |
| POTRANCO EL | Record | MEDINA VALLEY ISD | SAN ANTONIO, 78253Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 847 |
| MEDINA VALLEY LOMA ALTA MIDDLE | Record | MEDINA VALLEY ISD | SAN ANTONIO, 78253Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 790 |
| LACOSTE EL | Record | MEDINA VALLEY ISD | LACOSTE, 78039Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 744 |
| CASTROVILLE EL | Record | MEDINA VALLEY ISD | CASTROVILLE, 78009Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 644 |
| DEVINE H S | Record | DEVINE ISD | DEVINE, 78016Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 577 |
| JOHN J CIAVARRA EL | Record | DEVINE ISD | DEVINE, 78016Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 540 |
| HONDO H S | Record | HONDO ISD | HONDO, 78861Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 522 |
| LYTLE H S | Record | LYTLE ISD | LYTLE, 78052Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 487 |
| MEYER EL | Record | HONDO ISD | HONDO, 78861Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 446 |
| DEVINE MIDDLE | Record | DEVINE ISD | DEVINE, 78016Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 435 |
| DEVINE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | Record | DEVINE ISD | DEVINE, 78016Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 432 |
| MCDOWELL MIDDLE | Record | HONDO ISD | HONDO, 78861Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 420 |
| LYTLE J H | Record | LYTLE ISD | LYTLE, 78052Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 398 |
| NEWELL E WOOLLS INT | Record | HONDO ISD | HONDO, 78861Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 384 |
| NATALIA H S | Record | NATALIA ISD | NATALIA, 78059Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 331 |
| NATALIA EL | Record | NATALIA ISD | NATALIA, 78059Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 323 |
| D'HANIS SCHOOL | Record | D'HANIS ISD | D'HANIS, 78850Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 284 |
| NATALIA J H | Record | NATALIA ISD | NATALIA, 78059Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 260 |
MEDINA VALLEY H S
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
CASTROVILLE, 78009 / Rural: Fringe
MEDINA VALLEY MIDDLE
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
CASTROVILLE, 78009 / Town: Fringe
MEDINA VALLEY LOMA ALTA MIDDLE
MEDINA VALLEY ISD
SAN ANTONIO, 78253 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,206
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Medina County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Medina County, Texas?
Medina County supports 12,319 students across 23 public schools, including nine elementary and seven high schools. Five distinct districts manage this expansive infrastructure, blending town and rural settings.
What are the major school districts in Medina County, Texas?
Medina Valley ISD is the largest provider, serving 7,823 students across eight different campuses. Devine ISD and Hondo ISD also provide significant coverage, supporting 2,007 and 1,772 students respectively.
What is the school experience like in Medina County?
The landscape is split between 12 rural and 11 town-based schools, with an average school size of 536 students. Medina Valley High School is the largest campus with 2,147 students, offering a large-school experience within a growing county.
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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.