Morris County Schools & Education
Morris County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,704
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#127
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morris County
Measured School Summary
Morris County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,704 per pupil, Morris County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Morris 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
7 public schools and 2 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #127 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.6%
3.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,704
$794 below the state average
School coverage
7
2 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
Morris County has 7 public schools across 2 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 Morris 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
Morris 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
#127
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 1 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.
DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,013 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
PEWITT CISD
Elementary to high school visible
833 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR 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 Morris County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Morris County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
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 Morris 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 Tight-Knit East Texas School System
Morris County maintains a small educational footprint with just seven public schools serving 1,846 students. The system is divided into two districts comprising three elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This limited number of campuses fosters a closely connected environment for local families.
Daingerfield and Pewitt Lead the Way
Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD is the larger of the two districts, operating four schools for 1,013 students. Pewitt CISD follows closely, managing three schools with a total enrollment of 833. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning education is entirely managed by these two local districts.
Small Campuses and Rural Roots
Schools here are intimate, with an average enrollment of only 264 students per campus. The largest facility is Pewitt Elementary with 405 students, while Daingerfield Junior High serves just 228. This small-scale setting allows for personalized attention in both town and rural school locales.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Morris County
Reported Enrollment
1,846
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Morris County
DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD
PEWITT CISD
7 Public Schools in Morris 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEWITT EL | Record | PEWITT CISD | OMAHA, 75571Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 405 |
| DAINGERFIELD H S | Record | DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD | DAINGERFIELD, 75638Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 297 |
| WEST EL | Record | DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD | DAINGERFIELD, 75638Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 270 |
| PEWITT H S | Record | PEWITT CISD | OMAHA, 75571Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 237 |
| DAINGERFIELD J H | Record | DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD | DAINGERFIELD, 75638Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 228 |
| SOUTH EL | Record | DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD | DAINGERFIELD, 75638Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 218 |
| PEWITT J H | Record | PEWITT CISD | OMAHA, 75571Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 191 |
DAINGERFIELD H S
DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD
DAINGERFIELD, 75638 / Town: Distant
DAINGERFIELD J H
DAINGERFIELD-LONE STAR ISD
DAINGERFIELD, 75638 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,704
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Morris County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Morris County, Texas?
Morris County maintains a small educational footprint with just seven public schools serving 1,846 students. The system is divided into two districts comprising three elementary, two middle, and two high schools. This limited number of campuses fosters a closely connected environment for local families.
What are the major school districts in Morris County, Texas?
Daingerfield-Lone Star ISD is the larger of the two districts, operating four schools for 1,013 students. Pewitt CISD follows closely, managing three schools with a total enrollment of 833. There are no charter schools in the county, meaning education is entirely managed by these two local districts.
What is the school experience like in Morris County?
Schools here are intimate, with an average enrollment of only 264 students per campus. The largest facility is Pewitt Elementary with 405 students, while Daingerfield Junior High serves just 228. This small-scale setting allows for personalized attention in both town and rural school locales.
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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.