Presidio County Schools & Education
Presidio County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,862
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#188
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Presidio County
Measured School Summary
Presidio County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.6%.
Funding Context
At $6,862 per pupil, Presidio County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Presidio 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
4 public schools and 2 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #188 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.6%
matches the state average
Funding context
$6,862
$636 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 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
Presidio County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Presidio 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.
Small-system county
Presidio County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#188
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
PRESIDIO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,020 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MARFA ISD
Other grade structure
233 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
PRESIDIO 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 Presidio County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Presidio 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 Presidio 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.
A Focused Borderlands Education System
Presidio County operates a lean education network with only four public schools serving 1,253 students across two districts. This compact system includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, alongside a specialized PK-12 campus. The infrastructure is split evenly between town and rural settings, reflecting the county's rugged geography.
Presidio ISD Dominates Local Enrollment
Presidio ISD is the primary provider of education here, enrolling 1,020 students across its three campuses. Marfa ISD serves the remaining 233 students through a single PK-12 facility known as Marfa Schools. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that local school boards remain the primary voice in education.
Small Schools with Big Community Impact
Education here is highly personalized, with an average school size of 313 students across just four campuses. Presidio Elementary is the largest school with 410 students, while Lucy Rede Franco Middle serves a tight-knit group of 219. The mix of rural and town locales means students often attend school in the same buildings for their entire academic careers.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Presidio County
Reported Enrollment
1,253
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Presidio County
PRESIDIO ISD
MARFA ISD
4 Public Schools in Presidio 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDIO EL | Record | PRESIDIO ISD | PRESIDIO, 79845Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 410 |
| PRESIDIO H S | Record | PRESIDIO ISD | PRESIDIO, 79845Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 391 |
| MARFA SCHOOLS | Record | MARFA ISD | MARFA, 79843Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 233 |
| LUCY REDE FRANCO MIDDLE | Record | PRESIDIO ISD | PRESIDIO, 79845Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 219 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,862
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Presidio County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Presidio County, Texas?
Presidio County operates a lean education network with only four public schools serving 1,253 students across two districts. This compact system includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, alongside a specialized PK-12 campus. The infrastructure is split evenly between town and rural settings, reflecting the county's rugged geography.
What are the major school districts in Presidio County, Texas?
Presidio ISD is the primary provider of education here, enrolling 1,020 students across its three campuses. Marfa ISD serves the remaining 233 students through a single PK-12 facility known as Marfa Schools. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring that local school boards remain the primary voice in education.
What is the school experience like in Presidio County?
Education here is highly personalized, with an average school size of 313 students across just four campuses. Presidio Elementary is the largest school with 410 students, while Lucy Rede Franco Middle serves a tight-knit group of 219. The mix of rural and town locales means students often attend school in the same buildings for their entire academic careers.
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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.