Parmer County Schools & Education
Parmer County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,004
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#52
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Parmer County
Measured School Summary
Parmer County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.8%.
Funding Context
Parmer County spends $8,004 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 23% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Parmer 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
11 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
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #52 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.8%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,004
$506 above the state average
School coverage
11
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
Parmer County has 11 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 Parmer 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
Parmer 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
#52
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
FRIONA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,063 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
FARWELL ISD
Elementary to high school visible
606 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
BOVINA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
425 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
LAZBUDDIE ISD
Other grade structure
130 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
FRIONA 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 Parmer County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Parmer 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 Parmer 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.
Small-Town Learning in Parmer
Parmer County supports 11 public schools and 2,224 students across four local districts. The school landscape is designed for intimacy, with four elementary schools and three high schools serving the community.
Friona ISD Leads the County
Friona ISD is the largest district, educating 1,063 students across four campuses. Farwell and Bovina ISDs also provide critical services, and the county operates with 100% traditional public schools and no charter facilities.
Quiet Rural Classrooms
With seven rural schools and four in town, the average school size is just 202 students. Friona Elementary is the largest campus with 312 students, ensuring that every child receives personalized attention in a small-scale setting.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Parmer County
Reported Enrollment
2,224
11 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Parmer County
FRIONA ISD
FARWELL ISD
BOVINA ISD
LAZBUDDIE ISD
11 Public Schools in Parmer 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIONA EL | Record | FRIONA ISD | FRIONA, 79035Town: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 312 |
| FRIONA H S | Record | FRIONA ISD | FRIONA, 79035Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 295 |
| FARWELL EL | Record | FARWELL ISD | FARWELL, 79325Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 283 |
| FRIONA PRI | Record | FRIONA ISD | FRIONA, 79035Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 230 |
| FRIONA J H | Record | FRIONA ISD | FRIONA, 79035Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 226 |
| BOVINA EL | Record | BOVINA ISD | BOVINA, 79009Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 200 |
| FARWELL H S | Record | FARWELL ISD | FARWELL, 79325Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 178 |
| FARWELL J H | Record | FARWELL ISD | FARWELL, 79325Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 145 |
| LAZBUDDIE SCHOOL | Record | LAZBUDDIE ISD | LAZBUDDIE, 79053Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 130 |
| BOVINA H S | Record | BOVINA ISD | BOVINA, 79009Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 125 |
| BOVINA MIDDLE | Record | BOVINA ISD | BOVINA, 79009Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 100 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,004
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Parmer County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Parmer County, Texas?
Parmer County supports 11 public schools and 2,224 students across four local districts. The school landscape is designed for intimacy, with four elementary schools and three high schools serving the community.
What are the major school districts in Parmer County, Texas?
Friona ISD is the largest district, educating 1,063 students across four campuses. Farwell and Bovina ISDs also provide critical services, and the county operates with 100% traditional public schools and no charter facilities.
What is the school experience like in Parmer County?
With seven rural schools and four in town, the average school size is just 202 students. Friona Elementary is the largest campus with 312 students, ensuring that every child receives personalized attention in a small-scale setting.
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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.