Red River County Schools & Education
Red River County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher 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
$8,935
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#25
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Red River County
Measured School Summary
Red River County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 92.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Red River County spends $8,935 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 35% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Red River 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
10 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
76/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #25 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.8%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,935
$1,437 above the state average
School coverage
10
4 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Red River County has 10 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 Red River 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.
Higher-signal county
Red River County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#25
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 20 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.
RIVERCREST ISD
Elementary to high school visible
700 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CLARKSVILLE ISD
Elementary and high visible
522 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
DETROIT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
490 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
AVERY ISD
Elementary and high visible
335 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DETROIT 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 Red River County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Red River 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 Red River 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 Rural Network of Ten Public Schools
Red River County maintains an education infrastructure of 10 public schools serving 2,047 students across four districts. The landscape includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county borders.
Rivercrest and Detroit Lead Local Education
Rivercrest ISD is the county's largest provider, educating 700 students across three different campuses. Detroit ISD follows closely with 490 students, while Avery ISD serves a smaller student body of 335. All local districts remain traditional public entities without any charter school presence.
Small-Town Learning in a Rural Setting
With an average school size of only 205 students, the county offers a highly personalized learning environment across its eight rural and two town-based schools. Rivercrest EL is the largest campus with 334 students, while many other facilities maintain even smaller class sizes. This rural character defines the educational experience for the majority of local families.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Red River County
Reported Enrollment
2,047
10 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Red River County
RIVERCREST ISD
CLARKSVILLE ISD
DETROIT ISD
AVERY ISD
10 Public Schools in Red River 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERCREST EL | Record | RIVERCREST ISD | BOGATA, 75417Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 334 |
| CHEATHAM EL | Record | CLARKSVILLE ISD | CLARKSVILLE, 75426Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 272 |
| CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE AND H S | Record | CLARKSVILLE ISD | CLARKSVILLE, 75426Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 250 |
| DETROIT EL | Record | DETROIT ISD | DETROIT, 75436Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 237 |
| RIVERCREST H S | Record | RIVERCREST ISD | BOGATA, 75417Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 201 |
| AVERY SECONDARY | Record | AVERY ISD | AVERY, 75554Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 183 |
| RIVERCREST J H | Record | RIVERCREST ISD | BOGATA, 75417Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 165 |
| AVERY EL | Record | AVERY ISD | AVERY, 75554Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 152 |
| DETROIT H S | Record | DETROIT ISD | DETROIT, 75436Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 137 |
| DETROIT J H | Record | DETROIT ISD | DETROIT, 75436Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 116 |
CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE AND H S
CLARKSVILLE ISD
CLARKSVILLE, 75426 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,935
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Red River County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Red River County, Texas?
Red River County maintains an education infrastructure of 10 public schools serving 2,047 students across four districts. The landscape includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and four high schools. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county borders.
What are the major school districts in Red River County, Texas?
Rivercrest ISD is the county's largest provider, educating 700 students across three different campuses. Detroit ISD follows closely with 490 students, while Avery ISD serves a smaller student body of 335. All local districts remain traditional public entities without any charter school presence.
What is the school experience like in Red River County?
With an average school size of only 205 students, the county offers a highly personalized learning environment across its eight rural and two town-based schools. Rivercrest EL is the largest campus with 334 students, while many other facilities maintain even smaller class sizes. This rural character defines the educational experience for the majority of local families.
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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.