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Motley County Schools & Education

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

75.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,772

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

48/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#190

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Motley County

Measured School Summary

Motley County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 75.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Motley County spends $10,772 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 16.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 44% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Motley 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

1 public school and 1 district 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

48/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #190 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

75.0%

16.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$10,772

$3,274 above the state average

School coverage

1

1 district 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

Motley County has 1 public school across 1 district, 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.

Parent decision brief

What Motley 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

Motley 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

#190

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.

MOTLEY COUNTY ISD

Other grade structure

166 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

MOTLEY COUNTY ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. 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 Motley County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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 Motley 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.

One Campus for the Entire County

Motley County features a unique, singular educational infrastructure with only one public school serving the entire region. This 'all-in-one' facility handles 166 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. A single district, Motley County ISD, manages all public education for the area.

Centralized Learning at Motley County ISD

Motley County ISD is the sole provider of education, with 166 students enrolled in its single campus. There are no charter schools or alternative districts within the county lines. This creates a deeply centralized community experience where every student in the county attends the same institution.

Purely Rural Educational Experience

With only one school classified as rural, the educational experience is the definition of small-town Texas. The average school size is exactly 166 students, ensuring that every teacher and student knows one another personally. This PK-12 model means students spend their entire academic career in the same building.

School Overview

Total Schools

1

in Motley County

Reported Enrollment

166

1 school reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1

1 School District in Motley County

MOTLEY COUNTY ISD

1 school
166 students enrolled

1 Public School in Motley 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 data

Level

Showing 1 of 1 matching schools

MOTLEY COUNTY SCHOOL

MOTLEY COUNTY ISD

MATADOR, 79244 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other166 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,772

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Motley County?
Motley County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Motley County?
The high school graduation rate in Motley County is 75.0%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Motley County spend per student?
Motley County spends $10,772 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Motley County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Motley County, Texas?

Motley County features a unique, singular educational infrastructure with only one public school serving the entire region. This 'all-in-one' facility handles 166 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. A single district, Motley County ISD, manages all public education for the area.

What are the major school districts in Motley County, Texas?

Motley County ISD is the sole provider of education, with 166 students enrolled in its single campus. There are no charter schools or alternative districts within the county lines. This creates a deeply centralized community experience where every student in the county attends the same institution.

What is the school experience like in Motley County?

With only one school classified as rural, the educational experience is the definition of small-town Texas. The average school size is exactly 166 students, ensuring that every teacher and student knows one another personally. This PK-12 model means students spend their entire academic career in the same building.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.