Menard County Schools & Education
Menard 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
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,179
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#113
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Menard County
Measured School Summary
Menard County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.
Funding Context
Menard County spends $8,179 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 5% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Menard 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
2 public schools 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #113 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,179
$681 above the state average
School coverage
2
1 district 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
Menard County has 2 public schools 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.
What Menard 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
Menard 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
#113
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.
MENARD ISD
Elementary and high visible
288 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MENARD ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Menard 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 Menard 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.
Traditional Rural Schooling in Menard
Menard County provides education through two public schools serving a total of 288 students. The system is managed by one school district, offering a streamlined path from elementary through high school.
Exceeding National Graduation Benchmarks
The county reports a 90% graduation rate, which sits comfortably above the national average of 87%. With a per-pupil expenditure of $8,179, the county invests more per student than the Texas state average of $7,498.
Menard ISD Serves the Community
Menard ISD manages the entire local student body with no charter school alternatives. The district is composed of Menard Elementary/JH and Menard High School, ensuring a consistent educational journey for all residents.
Small-Scale Learning in Rural Texas
Both campuses are classified as rural, featuring an average school size of just 144 students. Menard High School is particularly intimate, serving only 93 students in grades 9 through 12.
School Overview
Total Schools
2
in Menard County
Reported Enrollment
288
2 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Menard County
MENARD ISD
2 Public Schools in Menard 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 2 of 2 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENARD ELEMENTARY/JH | Record | MENARD ISD | MENARD, 76859Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 195 |
| MENARD H S | Record | MENARD ISD | MENARD, 76859Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 93 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,179
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Menard County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Menard County, Texas?
Menard County provides education through two public schools serving a total of 288 students. The system is managed by one school district, offering a streamlined path from elementary through high school.
How do schools in Menard County perform academically?
The county reports a 90% graduation rate, which sits comfortably above the national average of 87%. With a per-pupil expenditure of $8,179, the county invests more per student than the Texas state average of $7,498.
What are the major school districts in Menard County, Texas?
Menard ISD manages the entire local student body with no charter school alternatives. The district is composed of Menard Elementary/JH and Menard High School, ensuring a consistent educational journey for all residents.
What is the school experience like in Menard County?
Both campuses are classified as rural, featuring an average school size of just 144 students. Menard High School is particularly intimate, serving only 93 students in grades 9 through 12.
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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.