Palo Pinto County Schools & Education
Palo Pinto County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,502
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#87
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Palo Pinto County
Measured School Summary
Palo Pinto County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,502 per pupil, Palo Pinto County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Palo Pinto 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
10 public schools and 6 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #87 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.9%
1.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,502
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
10
6 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
Palo Pinto County has 10 public schools across 6 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 Palo Pinto 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.
Mixed school landscape
Palo Pinto County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#87
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
MINERAL WELLS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,352 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
SANTO ISD
Elementary and high visible
546 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
GRAFORD ISD
Other grade structure
321 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
GORDON ISD
Other grade structure
239 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MINERAL WELLS 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 Palo Pinto County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto 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.
Education in the Heart of North Texas
Palo Pinto County operates 10 public schools that serve a total of 4,729 students across six districts. The infrastructure is well-balanced with three elementary schools, three high schools, and three multi-level 'other' campuses.
Mineral Wells Leads the District Mix
Mineral Wells ISD is the dominant provider, serving 3,352 students—over 70% of the county's total enrollment. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is managed entirely through traditional public districts like Santo and Gordon ISD.
Rural Roots and Local Towns
Education here is primarily rural, with seven of the ten schools located in country settings. Mineral Wells Elementary is the largest campus with 1,915 students, significantly larger than the county's average school size of 473 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Palo Pinto County
Reported Enrollment
4,729
10 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Palo Pinto County
MINERAL WELLS ISD
GuideSANTO ISD
GRAFORD ISD
GORDON ISD
STRAWN ISD
PALO PINTO ISD
10 Public Schools in Palo Pinto 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINERAL WELLS EL | Profile | MINERAL WELLS ISD | MINERAL WELLS, 76067Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 1,915 |
| MINERAL WELLS H S | Record | MINERAL WELLS ISD | MINERAL WELLS, 76067Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 920 |
| MINERAL WELLS J H | Record | MINERAL WELLS ISD | MINERAL WELLS, 76067Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 498 |
| GRAFORD SCHOOL | Record | GRAFORD ISD | GRAFORD, 76449Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 321 |
| SANTO H S | Record | SANTO ISD | SANTO, 76472Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 276 |
| SANTO EL | Record | SANTO ISD | SANTO, 76472Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 270 |
| GORDON SCHOOL | Record | GORDON ISD | GORDON, 76453Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 239 |
| STRAWN SCHOOL | Record | STRAWN ISD | STRAWN, 76475Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 174 |
| PALO PINTO EL | Record | PALO PINTO ISD | PALO PINTO, 76484Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 97 |
| MINERAL WELLS ACADEMY | Record | MINERAL WELLS ISD | MINERAL WELLS, 76067Town: Distant | 10–12 | Alternative | 19 |
MINERAL WELLS EL
MINERAL WELLS ISD
MINERAL WELLS, 76067 / Town: Distant
MINERAL WELLS ACADEMY
MINERAL WELLS ISD
MINERAL WELLS, 76067 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,502
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Palo Pinto County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Palo Pinto County, Texas?
Palo Pinto County operates 10 public schools that serve a total of 4,729 students across six districts. The infrastructure is well-balanced with three elementary schools, three high schools, and three multi-level 'other' campuses.
What are the major school districts in Palo Pinto County, Texas?
Mineral Wells ISD is the dominant provider, serving 3,352 students—over 70% of the county's total enrollment. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning education is managed entirely through traditional public districts like Santo and Gordon ISD.
What is the school experience like in Palo Pinto County?
Education here is primarily rural, with seven of the ten schools located in country settings. Mineral Wells Elementary is the largest campus with 1,915 students, significantly larger than the county's average school size of 473 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.