Nolan County Schools & Education
Nolan County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,821
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#119
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Nolan County
Measured School Summary
Nolan County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.9%.
Funding Context
Nolan County spends $9,821 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 4% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 31% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Nolan 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
12 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #119 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
86.9%
4.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,821
$2,323 above the state average
School coverage
12
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
Nolan County has 12 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 Nolan 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.
Choice-program county
Nolan County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#119
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD
Elementary and high visible
6,191 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
SWEETWATER ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,942 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
HIGHLAND ISD
Other grade structure
226 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
BLACKWELL CISD
Other grade structure
152 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
SWEETWATER ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Nolan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Nolan 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 Nolan 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.
Innovative Education and High Enrollment
Nolan County supports 12 public schools serving 8,511 students through four districts. The landscape is unique, featuring six elementary, one middle, and two high schools, along with three campuses classified as 'other.' This structure includes a significant mix of traditional and non-traditional school models.
Roscoe Collegiate and Sweetwater Leads
Roscoe Collegiate ISD serves 6,191 students, while Sweetwater ISD operates six schools for 1,942 students. A major feature of the county is its charter school presence, with three campuses representing 25% of all schools. This includes the massive Lone Star Online Academy, which serves over 5,500 students.
A Blend of Small Town and Digital Learning
School locales are evenly split between rural and town settings, with an average enrollment of 709 students. While Sweetwater High School offers a traditional town experience for 545 students, the county is also home to large-scale virtual programs. This mix creates an educational character that values both local presence and digital innovation.
School Overview
Total Schools
12
in Nolan County
Reported Enrollment
8,511
12 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
3
25% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Nolan County
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD
GuideSWEETWATER ISD
HIGHLAND ISD
BLACKWELL CISD
12 Public Schools in Nolan County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONE STAR ONLINE ACADEMY | Profile | ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD | ROSCOE, 79545Rural: Distant | KG–7 | Virtual | 5,581 |
| SWEETWATER H S | Record | SWEETWATER ISD | SWEETWATER, 79556Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 545 |
| SWEETWATER MIDDLE | Record | SWEETWATER ISD | SWEETWATER, 79556Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 431 |
| SWEETWATER INT | Record | SWEETWATER ISD | SWEETWATER, 79556Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 389 |
| ROSCOE COLLEGIATE H S | Record | ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD | ROSCOE, 79545Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Charter | 315 |
| SOUTHEAST EL | Record | SWEETWATER ISD | SWEETWATER, 79556Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 265 |
| EAST RIDGE EL | Record | SWEETWATER ISD | SWEETWATER, 79556Town: Distant | 1–2 | Primary | 238 |
| HIGHLAND SCHOOL | Record | HIGHLAND ISD | ROSCOE, 79545Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 226 |
| ROSCOE EL | Record | ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD | ROSCOE, 79545Rural: Distant | 1–5 | Charter | 203 |
| BLACKWELL SCHOOL | Record | BLACKWELL CISD | BLACKWELL, 79506Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 152 |
| ROSCOE COLLEGIATE MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD | Record | ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD | ROSCOE, 79545Rural: Distant | PK–KG | Charter | 92 |
| SOUTHEAST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | SWEETWATER ISD | SWEETWATER, 79556Town: Distant | PK | Other | 74 |
LONE STAR ONLINE ACADEMY
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD
ROSCOE, 79545 / Rural: Distant
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE H S
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD
ROSCOE, 79545 / Rural: Distant
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD
ROSCOE COLLEGIATE ISD
ROSCOE, 79545 / Rural: Distant
SOUTHEAST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
SWEETWATER ISD
SWEETWATER, 79556 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,821
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Nolan County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Nolan County, Texas?
Nolan County supports 12 public schools serving 8,511 students through four districts. The landscape is unique, featuring six elementary, one middle, and two high schools, along with three campuses classified as 'other.' This structure includes a significant mix of traditional and non-traditional school models.
What are the major school districts in Nolan County, Texas?
Roscoe Collegiate ISD serves 6,191 students, while Sweetwater ISD operates six schools for 1,942 students. A major feature of the county is its charter school presence, with three campuses representing 25% of all schools. This includes the massive Lone Star Online Academy, which serves over 5,500 students.
What is the school experience like in Nolan County?
School locales are evenly split between rural and town settings, with an average enrollment of 709 students. While Sweetwater High School offers a traditional town experience for 545 students, the county is also home to large-scale virtual programs. This mix creates an educational character that values both local presence and digital innovation.
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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.