Potter County Schools & Education
Potter County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,972
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#222
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Potter County
Measured School Summary
Potter County faces educational challenges with a school score of 38/100 and a graduation rate of 87.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,972 per pupil, Potter County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 33% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Potter 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
48 public schools and 3 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
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #222 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
87.8%
3.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,972
$526 below the state average
School coverage
48
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Potter County has 48 public schools across 3 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 Potter 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.
Review-carefully county
Potter County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#222
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
BUSHLAND ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,511 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
RIVER ROAD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,297 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
HIGHLAND PARK ISD
Elementary to high school visible
789 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RIVER ROAD 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 Potter County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Potter 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 Potter 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.
Extensive Urban Schooling in the Panhandle
Potter County manages a large-scale education system with 48 public schools serving 22,426 students. The landscape is dominated by 29 elementary and 12 middle schools, primarily located in city environments. While three districts operate here, the vast majority of schools are concentrated within the city limits of Amarillo.
Amarillo's Major Educational Hub
While River Road ISD and Bushland ISD serve significant student populations, the city-center schools of Amarillo dominate the landscape. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public schools manage 100% of the local student body. This unified structure allows for large-scale programs in athletics and the arts.
Large City Campuses and Urban Diversity
Tascosa High School and Palo Duro High School are the giants of the county, both enrolling roughly 2,000 students each. With 39 of the 48 schools classified as "City" locales, students here experience a bustling, diverse educational environment. The average school size of 467 students is skewed by these massive high schools, providing a classic urban-suburban mix.
School Overview
Total Schools
48
in Potter County
Reported Enrollment
22,426
48 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Potter County
BUSHLAND ISD
RIVER ROAD ISD
HIGHLAND PARK ISD
48 Public Schools in Potter County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 48 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TASCOSA H S | Profile | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79102City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,187 |
| PALO DURO H S | Profile | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79107City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,923 |
| BOWIE MIDDLE | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79104City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 748 |
| AUSTIN MIDDLE | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79109City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 677 |
| HOUSTON MIDDLE | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79106City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 656 |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79107City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 629 |
| EASTRIDGE EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79107City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 596 |
| AVONDALE EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79106City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 548 |
| BUSHLAND EL | Record | BUSHLAND ISD | BUSHLAND, 79012Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 534 |
| WILLS EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79106City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 518 |
| HUMPHREY'S HIGHLAND EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79104City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 509 |
| BUSHLAND H S | Record | BUSHLAND ISD | BUSHLAND, 79012Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 501 |
| ROGERS EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79107City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 497 |
| FOREST HILL EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79107City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 494 |
| EMERSON EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79107City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 484 |
| BUSHLAND MIDDLE | Record | BUSHLAND ISD | BUSHLAND, 79012Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 476 |
| MANN MIDDLE | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79107City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 458 |
| WOODLANDS EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79106City: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 455 |
| WHITTIER EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79107City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 453 |
| SAN JACINTO EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79106City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 441 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,972
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Potter County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Potter County, Texas?
Potter County manages a large-scale education system with 48 public schools serving 22,426 students. The landscape is dominated by 29 elementary and 12 middle schools, primarily located in city environments. While three districts operate here, the vast majority of schools are concentrated within the city limits of Amarillo.
What are the major school districts in Potter County, Texas?
While River Road ISD and Bushland ISD serve significant student populations, the city-center schools of Amarillo dominate the landscape. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public schools manage 100% of the local student body. This unified structure allows for large-scale programs in athletics and the arts.
What is the school experience like in Potter County?
Tascosa High School and Palo Duro High School are the giants of the county, both enrolling roughly 2,000 students each. With 39 of the 48 schools classified as "City" locales, students here experience a bustling, diverse educational environment. The average school size of 467 students is skewed by these massive high schools, providing a classic urban-suburban mix.
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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.