Midland County Schools & Education
Midland County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,625
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
35/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#229
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Midland County
Measured School Summary
Midland County faces educational challenges with a school score of 35/100 and a graduation rate of 88.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,625 per pupil, Midland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 38% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Midland 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
49 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
35/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #229 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.3%
3.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,625
$873 below the state average
School coverage
49
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Midland County has 49 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 Midland 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
MIDLAND ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 40 of 49 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#229
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 21 points below 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.
MIDLAND ISD
Elementary to high school visible
27,842 students
40 listed schools in this county slice.
GREENWOOD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,140 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
MIDLAND ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Elementary school only in this slice
385 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MIDLAND ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 40 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 Midland County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Midland County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Midland 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 Major Urban Education Hub
Midland County hosts a massive infrastructure of 49 public schools serving 32,620 total students. This network includes 30 elementary schools and a significant presence of 13 charter campuses.
Stable Performance in a Large System
The county maintains an 88.3% graduation rate, slightly above the national average. Despite the large scale, the per-pupil expenditure of $6,625 remains efficient compared to state and national spending levels.
Midland ISD and Charter Choice
Midland ISD is the dominant force with 27,842 students across 40 schools. Charter schools are a major factor here, representing over 26% of all schools, led by institutions like IDEA Travis Academy.
Urban Density and Large Campus Life
With 42 schools in city settings, the average enrollment reaches 666 students per campus. Legacy High School and Midland High School are the largest, each serving over 2,490 students in a bustling urban environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
49
in Midland County
Reported Enrollment
32,620
49 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
13
27% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Midland County
MIDLAND ISD
GuideGREENWOOD ISD
MIDLAND ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
49 Public Schools in Midland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 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 49 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGACY H S | Profile | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79707City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,504 |
| MIDLAND H S | Profile | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79701City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,492 |
| ABELL J H | Profile | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79707City: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 1,095 |
| IDEA TRAVIS ACADEMY | Profile | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79701City: Midsize | PK–8 | Charter | 1,041 |
| GODDARD J H | Profile | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79705City: Midsize | 7–8 | Charter | 1,024 |
| RALPH BUNCHE EL | Profile | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79701City: Midsize | PK–6 | Charter | 974 |
| LEGACY FRESHMAN H S | Profile | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79705City: Midsize | 9 | Other | 970 |
| GREATHOUSE EL | Record | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79707City: Midsize | PK–6 | Primary | 905 |
| MIDLAND FRESHMAN H S | Record | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79701City: Midsize | 9 | Other | 887 |
| BARBARA FASKEN EL | Record | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79707Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 886 |
| ALAMO J H | Record | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79703City: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 865 |
| SAN JACINTO J H | Record | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79701City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 829 |
| GENERAL TOMMY FRANKS EL | Record | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79701City: Midsize | PK–6 | Primary | 825 |
| GREENWOOD H S | Record | GREENWOOD ISD | MIDLAND, 79706Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 808 |
| GREENWOOD EL | Record | GREENWOOD ISD | MIDLAND, 79706Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 795 |
| GREENWOOD INT | Record | GREENWOOD ISD | MIDLAND, 79706Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 781 |
| JAMES R BROOKS MIDDLE | Record | GREENWOOD ISD | MIDLAND, 79706Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 756 |
| BARBARA YARBROUGH EL | Record | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79706Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 750 |
| TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF MIDLAND | Record | TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS | SAN ANGELO, 76906City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 713 |
| DE ZAVALA EL | Record | MIDLAND ISD | MIDLAND, 79701City: Midsize | PK–6 | Primary | 703 |
LEGACY H S
MIDLAND ISD
MIDLAND, 79707 / City: Midsize
MIDLAND H S
MIDLAND ISD
MIDLAND, 79701 / City: Midsize
ABELL J H
MIDLAND ISD
MIDLAND, 79707 / City: Midsize
IDEA TRAVIS ACADEMY
MIDLAND ISD
MIDLAND, 79701 / City: Midsize
GODDARD J H
MIDLAND ISD
MIDLAND, 79705 / City: Midsize
RALPH BUNCHE EL
MIDLAND ISD
MIDLAND, 79701 / City: Midsize
LEGACY FRESHMAN H S
MIDLAND ISD
MIDLAND, 79705 / City: Midsize
TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF MIDLAND
TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SAN ANGELO, 76906 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,625
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Midland County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Midland County, Texas?
Midland County hosts a massive infrastructure of 49 public schools serving 32,620 total students. This network includes 30 elementary schools and a significant presence of 13 charter campuses.
How do schools in Midland County perform academically?
The county maintains an 88.3% graduation rate, slightly above the national average. Despite the large scale, the per-pupil expenditure of $6,625 remains efficient compared to state and national spending levels.
What are the major school districts in Midland County, Texas?
Midland ISD is the dominant force with 27,842 students across 40 schools. Charter schools are a major factor here, representing over 26% of all schools, led by institutions like IDEA Travis Academy.
What is the school experience like in Midland County?
With 42 schools in city settings, the average enrollment reaches 666 students per campus. Legacy High School and Midland High School are the largest, each serving over 2,490 students in a bustling urban environment.
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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.