Mitchell County Schools & Education
Mitchell 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
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,699
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#55
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mitchell County
Measured School Summary
Mitchell County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.8%.
Funding Context
At $7,699 per pupil, Mitchell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mitchell 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
5 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #55 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.8%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,699
$201 above the state average
School coverage
5
3 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
Mitchell County has 5 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 Mitchell 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
COLORADO ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 3 of 5 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#55
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.
COLORADO ISD
Elementary and high visible
949 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WESTBROOK ISD
Other grade structure
255 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
LORAINE ISD
Other grade structure
140 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
COLORADO ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Mitchell County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mitchell County district systems?
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 Mitchell 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.
Focused Rural Learning in Mitchell
Mitchell County educates 1,344 students within five public schools across three districts. The system includes two high schools and one large elementary and middle school campus.
Colorado ISD Dominates the Landscape
Colorado ISD is the largest district, serving 949 students across three schools. Westbrook ISD and Loraine ISD provide additional rural options, with no charter schools operating in the county.
Classic Small-Town Texas Schools
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average size of 269 students. Colorado Elementary and Middle is the largest hub with 708 students, while Wallace Accelerated High serves just 14 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Mitchell County
Reported Enrollment
1,344
5 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Mitchell County
COLORADO ISD
WESTBROOK ISD
LORAINE ISD
5 Public Schools in Mitchell 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLORADO EL AND MIDDLE | Record | COLORADO ISD | COLORADO CITY, 79512Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 708 |
| WESTBROOK SCHOOL | Record | WESTBROOK ISD | WESTBROOK, 79565Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 255 |
| COLORADO H S | Record | COLORADO ISD | COLORADO CITY, 79512Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 227 |
| LORAINE SCHOOL | Record | LORAINE ISD | LORAINE, 79532Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 140 |
| WALLACE ACCELERATED H S | Record | COLORADO ISD | COLORADO CITY, 79512Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 14 |
WALLACE ACCELERATED H S
COLORADO ISD
COLORADO CITY, 79512 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,699
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Mitchell County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mitchell County, Texas?
Mitchell County educates 1,344 students within five public schools across three districts. The system includes two high schools and one large elementary and middle school campus.
What are the major school districts in Mitchell County, Texas?
Colorado ISD is the largest district, serving 949 students across three schools. Westbrook ISD and Loraine ISD provide additional rural options, with no charter schools operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Mitchell County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, with an average size of 269 students. Colorado Elementary and Middle is the largest hub with 708 students, while Wallace Accelerated High serves just 14 students.
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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.