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Red River County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

CLARKSVILLE ISD

Elementary and high visible

522 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

DETROIT ISD

Elementary to high school visible

490 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

AVERY ISD

Elementary and high visible

335 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

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

Elementary4
Middle2
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in Red River County

RIVERCREST ISD

3 schools
700 students

CLARKSVILLE ISD

2 schools
522 students

DETROIT ISD

3 schools
490 students

AVERY ISD

2 schools
335 students

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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

RIVERCREST EL

RIVERCREST ISD

BOGATA, 75417 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary334 students

CHEATHAM EL

CLARKSVILLE ISD

CLARKSVILLE, 75426 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary272 students

CLARKSVILLE MIDDLE AND H S

CLARKSVILLE ISD

CLARKSVILLE, 75426 / Town: Remote

Record6–12High250 students

DETROIT EL

DETROIT ISD

DETROIT, 75436 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary237 students

RIVERCREST H S

RIVERCREST ISD

BOGATA, 75417 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High201 students

AVERY SECONDARY

AVERY ISD

AVERY, 75554 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High183 students

RIVERCREST J H

RIVERCREST ISD

BOGATA, 75417 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle165 students

AVERY EL

AVERY ISD

AVERY, 75554 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary152 students

DETROIT H S

DETROIT ISD

DETROIT, 75436 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High137 students

DETROIT J H

DETROIT ISD

DETROIT, 75436 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle116 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,935

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Red River County?
Red River County has a school score of 76/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Red River County?
The high school graduation rate in Red River County is 92.8%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Red River County spend per student?
Red River County spends $8,935 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.