Mills County Schools & Education
Mills County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,017
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#54
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mills County
Measured School Summary
Mills County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.7%.
Funding Context
With $12,017 per pupil, Mills County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 60% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mills 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
6 public schools and 4 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.7%
2.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$12,017
$4,519 above the state average
School coverage
6
4 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
Mills County has 6 public schools across 4 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 Mills 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
MULLIN ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 6 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#54
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
GOLDTHWAITE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
537 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PRIDDY ISD
Other grade structure
121 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
MULLIN ISD
Other grade structure
101 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL
Other grade structure
48 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MULLIN 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 Mills County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mills 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 Mills 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.
High Investment in Rural Education
Mills County supports 807 students across six public schools and four districts. This infrastructure includes a mix of traditional campuses and a significant charter presence for the region.
Goldthwaite ISD and Charter Options
Goldthwaite ISD is the primary traditional district with 537 students, while Orenda Charter School serves 1,878 students across its broader network. Mullin ISD also provides a unique local option with 193 students.
Exclusively Rural and Highly Intimate
All six schools are located in rural settings, maintaining an average size of only 135 students. The largest campus, Goldthwaite Elementary, serves just 242 students, ensuring a personalized educational experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Mills County
Reported Enrollment
807
6 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Mills County
ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL
GOLDTHWAITE ISD
MULLIN ISD
PRIDDY ISD
6 Public Schools in Mills 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLDTHWAITE EL | Record | GOLDTHWAITE ISD | GOLDTHWAITE, 76844Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 242 |
| GOLDTHWAITE H S | Record | GOLDTHWAITE ISD | GOLDTHWAITE, 76844Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 183 |
| PRIDDY SCHOOL | Record | PRIDDY ISD | PRIDDY, 76870Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 121 |
| GOLDTHWAITE MIDDLE | Record | GOLDTHWAITE ISD | GOLDTHWAITE, 76844Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 112 |
| MULLIN MAIN | Record | MULLIN ISD | MULLIN, 76864Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 101 |
| NEW HORIZONS | Record | ORENDA CHARTER SCHOOL | GOLDTHWAITE, 76844Rural: Remote | 3–11 | Charter | 48 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,017
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Mills County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mills County, Texas?
Mills County supports 807 students across six public schools and four districts. This infrastructure includes a mix of traditional campuses and a significant charter presence for the region.
What are the major school districts in Mills County, Texas?
Goldthwaite ISD is the primary traditional district with 537 students, while Orenda Charter School serves 1,878 students across its broader network. Mullin ISD also provides a unique local option with 193 students.
What is the school experience like in Mills County?
All six schools are located in rural settings, maintaining an average size of only 135 students. The largest campus, Goldthwaite Elementary, serves just 242 students, ensuring a personalized educational experience.
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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.