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Oldham County Schools & Education

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,159

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#20

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Oldham County

Measured School Summary

Oldham County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 91.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $12,159 per pupil, Oldham County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 38% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 62% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Oldham 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

8 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

77/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #20 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.2%

0.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$12,159

$4,661 above the state average

School coverage

8

4 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Oldham County has 8 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.

Parent decision brief

What Oldham 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.

Higher-signal county

Oldham County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#20

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.

VEGA ISD

Elementary to high school visible

370 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

WILDORADO ISD

Other grade structure

232 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

BOYS RANCH ISD

Elementary to high school visible

164 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

ADRIAN ISD

Other grade structure

120 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

BOYS RANCH 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 Oldham County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Oldham 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 Oldham 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.

Personalized Rural Education

Oldham County supports a small but diverse network of eight public schools serving 886 students across four districts. The infrastructure includes two elementary, two middle, and two high schools, alongside two specialized campus types.

Vega and Boys Ranch Lead the Way

Vega ISD is the largest traditional provider with 370 students, while Boys Ranch ISD manages three schools for its 164 students. The county contains no charter schools, keeping the focus entirely on local public district performance.

Purely Rural Learning Environments

All eight schools in the county are classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of just 111 students per campus. The Wildorado School is the largest at 232 students, providing a PK-12 experience that feels truly community-oriented.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Oldham County

Reported Enrollment

886

8 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle2
High2
Other2

4 School Districts in Oldham County

VEGA ISD

3 schools
370 students

WILDORADO ISD

1 school
232 students

BOYS RANCH ISD

3 schools
164 students

ADRIAN ISD

1 school
120 students

8 Public Schools in Oldham 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 8 of 8 matching schools

WILDORADO SCHOOL

WILDORADO ISD

WILDORADO, 79098 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other232 students

VEGA EL

VEGA ISD

VEGA, 79092 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary144 students

ADRIAN SCHOOL

ADRIAN ISD

ADRIAN, 79001 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other120 students

VEGA H S

VEGA ISD

VEGA, 79092 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High115 students

VEGA J H

VEGA ISD

VEGA, 79092 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle111 students

BOYS RANCH H S

BOYS RANCH ISD

BOYS RANCH, 79010 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12Alternative98 students

MIMI FARLEY EL

BOYS RANCH ISD

BOYS RANCH, 79010 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary35 students

BLAKEMORE MIDDLE

BOYS RANCH ISD

BOYS RANCH, 79010 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Alternative31 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,159

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 Oldham County?
Oldham County has a school score of 77/100, which is a higher 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 Oldham County?
The high school graduation rate in Oldham County is 91.2%, which is above 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 Oldham County spend per student?
Oldham County spends $12,159 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 Oldham County, Texas — FAQ

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

Oldham County supports a small but diverse network of eight public schools serving 886 students across four districts. The infrastructure includes two elementary, two middle, and two high schools, alongside two specialized campus types.

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

Vega ISD is the largest traditional provider with 370 students, while Boys Ranch ISD manages three schools for its 164 students. The county contains no charter schools, keeping the focus entirely on local public district performance.

What is the school experience like in Oldham County?

All eight schools in the county are classified as rural, offering an average enrollment of just 111 students per campus. The Wildorado School is the largest at 232 students, providing a PK-12 experience that feels truly community-oriented.

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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.