Real County Schools & Education
Real County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
79.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,000
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#224
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Real County
Measured School Summary
Real County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 79.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
Real County spends $8,000 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 34% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Real 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
3 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
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #224 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
79.8%
11.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,000
$502 above the state average
School coverage
3
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
Real County has 3 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 Real 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
BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL carries most of the listed public-school system, with 2 of 3 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#224
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
LEAKEY ISD
Other grade structure
361 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
NUECES CANYON CISD
Elementary school only in this slice
144 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
Other grade structure
135 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Real County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Real County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Real 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.
Rural Choice and Charter Options
Real County's education landscape is unique, featuring three public schools serving a total of 640 students. The infrastructure is entirely rural and includes one elementary school and two campuses classified as "other" for their mixed-grade levels. Three different districts operate here, providing surprisingly diverse options for such a small student population.
A Strong Charter School Presence
Uniquely for a rural county, 33.3% of the schools are charter-operated, led by Big Springs Charter School which enrolls 135 students. Leakey ISD is the largest individual school provider, serving 361 students at the Leakey School. This mix of traditional and charter districts gives local parents more choices than typically found in rural Texas.
The Ultimate Small-School Experience
With an average size of only 213 students, Real County offers one of the most intimate educational settings in the state. The Leakey School is the largest campus with 361 students, while the Big Springs Charter School provides a specialized environment for 135. Every campus is situated in a rural locale, offering students a quiet, nature-focused backdrop for their studies.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Real County
Reported Enrollment
640
3 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
1
33% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Real County
LEAKEY ISD
NUECES CANYON CISD
BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
3 Public Schools in Real 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAKEY SCHOOL | Record | LEAKEY ISD | LEAKEY, 78873Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 361 |
| NUECES CANYON EL | Record | NUECES CANYON CISD | BARKSDALE, 78828Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 144 |
| BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL | Record | BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL | LEAKEY, 78873Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 135 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,000
State avg $7,498
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Real County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
How should I read the school score in Real County?
What is the graduation rate in Real County?
How much does Real County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Real County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Real County, Texas?
Real County's education landscape is unique, featuring three public schools serving a total of 640 students. The infrastructure is entirely rural and includes one elementary school and two campuses classified as "other" for their mixed-grade levels. Three different districts operate here, providing surprisingly diverse options for such a small student population.
What are the major school districts in Real County, Texas?
Uniquely for a rural county, 33.3% of the schools are charter-operated, led by Big Springs Charter School which enrolls 135 students. Leakey ISD is the largest individual school provider, serving 361 students at the Leakey School. This mix of traditional and charter districts gives local parents more choices than typically found in rural Texas.
What is the school experience like in Real County?
With an average size of only 213 students, Real County offers one of the most intimate educational settings in the state. The Leakey School is the largest campus with 361 students, while the Big Springs Charter School provides a specialized environment for 135. Every campus is situated in a rural locale, offering students a quiet, nature-focused backdrop for their studies.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.