Milam County Schools & Education
Milam County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,962
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#193
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Milam County
Measured School Summary
Milam County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.9%.
Funding Context
At $6,962 per pupil, Milam County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 16% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Milam 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
17 public schools and 6 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #193 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
90.9%
0.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,962
$536 below the state average
School coverage
17
6 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
Milam County has 17 public schools across 6 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 Milam 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
Milam 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
#193
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
CAMERON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,554 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
ROCKDALE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,488 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
THORNDALE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
617 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MILANO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
403 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CAMERON ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Milam County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Milam 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 Milam 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.
Rural Schools Spanning Six Districts
Milam County's 4,387 students are distributed among 17 public schools and six different districts. The landscape is primarily rural, featuring seven elementary schools and four high schools.
Cameron and Rockdale Lead the Way
Cameron ISD and Rockdale ISD are the largest districts, serving 1,554 and 1,488 students respectively. A single charter school operates in the county, providing a small alternative to the traditional district model.
A Mix of Small Town and Rural Life
With 13 of 17 schools in rural locales, the average enrollment is a manageable 258 students. Cameron Yoe High School is the largest campus with 474 students, while Milano ISD offers even smaller, more intimate settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Milam County
Reported Enrollment
4,387
17 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
1
6% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Milam County
CAMERON ISD
ROCKDALE ISD
THORNDALE ISD
MILANO ISD
GAUSE ISD
BUCKHOLTS ISD
17 Public Schools in Milam 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 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMERON YOE H S | Record | CAMERON ISD | CAMERON, 76520Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 474 |
| ROCKDALE H S | Record | ROCKDALE ISD | ROCKDALE, 76567Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 464 |
| BEN MILAM EL | Record | CAMERON ISD | CAMERON, 76520Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 421 |
| ROCKDALE INT | Record | ROCKDALE ISD | ROCKDALE, 76567Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 419 |
| CAMERON MIDDLE | Record | CAMERON ISD | CAMERON, 76520Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 356 |
| ROCKDALE J H | Record | ROCKDALE ISD | ROCKDALE, 76567Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 316 |
| CAMERON EL | Record | CAMERON ISD | CAMERON, 76520Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 303 |
| ROCKDALE EL | Record | ROCKDALE ISD | ROCKDALE, 76567Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 289 |
| THORNDALE EL | Record | THORNDALE ISD | THORNDALE, 76577Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 255 |
| THORNDALE H S | Record | THORNDALE ISD | THORNDALE, 76577Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 199 |
| MILANO EL | Record | MILANO ISD | MILANO, 76556Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 181 |
| THORNDALE MIDDLE | Record | THORNDALE ISD | THORNDALE, 76577Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 163 |
| GAUSE EL | Record | GAUSE ISD | GAUSE, 77857Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 154 |
| MILANO H S | Record | MILANO ISD | MILANO, 76556Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 151 |
| BUCKHOLTS SCHOOL | Record | BUCKHOLTS ISD | BUCKHOLTS, 76518Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 110 |
| MILANO J H | Record | MILANO ISD | MILANO, 76556Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 71 |
| JHW INSPIRE ACADEMY - ROCKDALE | Record | INSPIRE ACADEMIES | ROCKDALE, 76567Rural: Fringe | 7–11 | Charter | 61 |
JHW INSPIRE ACADEMY - ROCKDALE
INSPIRE ACADEMIES
ROCKDALE, 76567 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,962
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Milam County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Milam County, Texas?
Milam County's 4,387 students are distributed among 17 public schools and six different districts. The landscape is primarily rural, featuring seven elementary schools and four high schools.
What are the major school districts in Milam County, Texas?
Cameron ISD and Rockdale ISD are the largest districts, serving 1,554 and 1,488 students respectively. A single charter school operates in the county, providing a small alternative to the traditional district model.
What is the school experience like in Milam County?
With 13 of 17 schools in rural locales, the average enrollment is a manageable 258 students. Cameron Yoe High School is the largest campus with 474 students, while Milano ISD offers even smaller, more intimate settings.
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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.