Randall County Schools & Education
Randall County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,348
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
50/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#176
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Randall County
Measured School Summary
Randall County performs at an average level with a school score of 50/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.
Funding Context
At $5,348 per pupil, Randall County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 29% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Randall 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
43 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
50/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #176 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
5.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,348
$2,150 below the state average
School coverage
43
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
Randall County has 43 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 Randall 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.
Dominant-district county
AMARILLO ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 55 of 43 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#176
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
AMARILLO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
11,513 students
17 listed schools in this county slice.
CANYON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
11,075 students
21 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
AMARILLO ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 55 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 Randall County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Randall County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Randall 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 High-Volume Education Powerhouse
Randall County hosts a robust network of 43 public schools serving 23,527 students. The system is well-distributed with 22 elementary schools and 11 high schools, primarily located within city and town settings. This infrastructure supports two major districts and a growing selection of charter options.
Amarillo and Canyon ISD Drive Success
Amarillo ISD is the heavy hitter here with 55 schools and over 30,000 students, while Canyon ISD manages 21 schools and 11,075 students. The county also features four charter schools, representing nearly 10% of total campuses. This variety gives families significant choice between traditional large districts and alternative public options.
A Diverse Mix of Large City Campuses
Students in Randall County attend some of the region's largest schools, including Amarillo High with 2,170 students and Caprock High with 2,090. While 27 schools are in city locales, the county also offers town and rural settings, providing a varied educational feel. The average school size of 560 students is higher than neighboring counties, reflecting its more urbanized population.
School Overview
Total Schools
43
in Randall County
Reported Enrollment
23,527
43 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
4
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Randall County
43 Public Schools in Randall County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 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 43 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMARILLO H S | Profile | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79109City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,170 |
| CAPROCK H S | Profile | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79103City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 2,090 |
| RANDALL H S | Profile | CANYON ISD | AMARILLO, 79118City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,148 |
| CANYON H S | Profile | CANYON ISD | CANYON, 79015Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,082 |
| WEST PLAINS H S | Record | CANYON ISD | CANYON, 79015Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 910 |
| CROCKETT MIDDLE | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79106City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 874 |
| BONHAM MIDDLE | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79109City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 867 |
| TRADEWIND EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79118City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 699 |
| FANNIN MIDDLE | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79110City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 657 |
| REEVES-HINGER EL | Record | CANYON ISD | CANYON, 79015Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 636 |
| CITY VIEW EL | Record | CANYON ISD | AMARILLO, 79118City: Midsize | PK–4 | Primary | 628 |
| GREENWAYS INT | Record | CANYON ISD | AMARILLO, 79119City: Midsize | 5–6 | Middle | 619 |
| WEST PLAINS J H | Record | CANYON ISD | AMARILLO, 79109City: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 615 |
| RANDALL J H | Record | CANYON ISD | CANYON, 79015Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 566 |
| CANYON J H | Record | CANYON ISD | CANYON, 79015Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 548 |
| CANYON INT | Record | CANYON ISD | CANYON, 79015Town: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 546 |
| PINNACLE INT | Record | CANYON ISD | AMARILLO, 79118Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 539 |
| SLEEPY HOLLOW EL | Record | AMARILLO ISD | AMARILLO, 79121City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 517 |
| AMARILLO COLLEGIATE ACADEMY | Record | TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES | LEWISVILLE, 75029City: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 472 |
| CRESTVIEW EL | Record | CANYON ISD | CANYON, 79015Town: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 449 |
AMARILLO H S
AMARILLO ISD
AMARILLO, 79109 / City: Midsize
CAPROCK H S
AMARILLO ISD
AMARILLO, 79103 / City: Midsize
RANDALL H S
CANYON ISD
AMARILLO, 79118 / City: Midsize
CANYON H S
CANYON ISD
CANYON, 79015 / Town: Fringe
AMARILLO COLLEGIATE ACADEMY
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
LEWISVILLE, 75029 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,348
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Randall County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Randall County, Texas?
Randall County hosts a robust network of 43 public schools serving 23,527 students. The system is well-distributed with 22 elementary schools and 11 high schools, primarily located within city and town settings. This infrastructure supports two major districts and a growing selection of charter options.
What are the major school districts in Randall County, Texas?
Amarillo ISD is the heavy hitter here with 55 schools and over 30,000 students, while Canyon ISD manages 21 schools and 11,075 students. The county also features four charter schools, representing nearly 10% of total campuses. This variety gives families significant choice between traditional large districts and alternative public options.
What is the school experience like in Randall County?
Students in Randall County attend some of the region's largest schools, including Amarillo High with 2,170 students and Caprock High with 2,090. While 27 schools are in city locales, the county also offers town and rural settings, providing a varied educational feel. The average school size of 560 students is higher than neighboring counties, reflecting its more urbanized population.
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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.