San Patricio County Schools & Education
San Patricio County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,820
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#123
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: San Patricio County
Measured School Summary
San Patricio County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.1%.
Funding Context
At $6,820 per pupil, San Patricio County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 3% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read San Patricio 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
31 public schools and 7 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #123 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.1%
2.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,820
$678 below the state average
School coverage
31
7 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
San Patricio County has 31 public schools across 7 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 San Patricio 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.
Mixed school landscape
San Patricio County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#123
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD
Elementary to high school visible
4,937 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
SINTON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,071 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
INGLESIDE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,023 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
ARANSAS PASS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,700 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 San Patricio County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different San Patricio 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 San Patricio 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 Robust Coastal Education Network
San Patricio County features a diverse educational landscape with 31 public schools serving nearly 14,000 students. The infrastructure is well-rounded, offering 15 elementary, seven middle, and nine high schools across seven districts.
Gregory-Portland ISD Leads Growth
Gregory-Portland ISD is the county's largest district, educating 4,937 students across six campuses. Sinton ISD and Aransas Pass ISD also serve significant populations, while a single charter school provides an alternative for about 3% of the student body.
Diverse Town and Suburban Locales
The county offers a mix of settings, with 24 schools in town locales and four in suburban areas. Gregory-Portland High School is the largest campus with 1,464 students, creating a more traditional, large-scale high school experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
31
in San Patricio County
Reported Enrollment
13,997
31 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in San Patricio County
GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD
GuideSINTON ISD
INGLESIDE ISD
ARANSAS PASS ISD
MATHIS ISD
ODEM-EDROY ISD
TAFT ISD
31 Public Schools in San Patricio County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 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 31 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY-PORTLAND H S | Profile | GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD | PORTLAND, 78374Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,464 |
| GREGORY-PORTLAND MIDDLE | Profile | GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD | PORTLAND, 78374Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,124 |
| ANDREWS EL | Record | GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD | PORTLAND, 78374Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 636 |
| INGLESIDE H S | Record | INGLESIDE ISD | INGLESIDE, 78362Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 633 |
| SINTON H S | Record | SINTON ISD | SINTON, 78387Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 610 |
| CLARK EL | Record | GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD | PORTLAND, 78374Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 596 |
| EAST CLIFF EL | Record | GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD | PORTLAND, 78374Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 580 |
| WELDER EL | Record | SINTON ISD | SINTON, 78387Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 574 |
| AUSTIN EL | Record | GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD | GREGORY, 78359Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 537 |
| INGLESIDE PRI | Record | INGLESIDE ISD | INGLESIDE, 78362Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 495 |
| H T FAULK EL | Record | ARANSAS PASS ISD | ARANSAS PASS, 78336Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 483 |
| ARANSAS PASS H S | Record | ARANSAS PASS ISD | ARANSAS PASS, 78336Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 457 |
| SINTON EL | Record | SINTON ISD | SINTON, 78387Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 449 |
| GILBERT J MIRCOVICH EL | Record | INGLESIDE ISD | INGLESIDE, 78362Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 448 |
| LEON TAYLOR MIDDLE | Record | INGLESIDE ISD | INGLESIDE, 78362Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 447 |
| MATHIS H S | Record | MATHIS ISD | MATHIS, 78368Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 434 |
| E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE | Record | SINTON ISD | SINTON, 78387Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 428 |
| MATHIS EL | Record | MATHIS ISD | MATHIS, 78368Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 409 |
| A C BLUNT MIDDLE | Record | ARANSAS PASS ISD | ARANSAS PASS, 78336Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 387 |
| WOODROE PETTY EL | Record | TAFT ISD | TAFT, 78390Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 381 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,820
State avg $7,498
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Schools in San Patricio County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in San Patricio County, Texas?
San Patricio County features a diverse educational landscape with 31 public schools serving nearly 14,000 students. The infrastructure is well-rounded, offering 15 elementary, seven middle, and nine high schools across seven districts.
What are the major school districts in San Patricio County, Texas?
Gregory-Portland ISD is the county's largest district, educating 4,937 students across six campuses. Sinton ISD and Aransas Pass ISD also serve significant populations, while a single charter school provides an alternative for about 3% of the student body.
What is the school experience like in San Patricio County?
The county offers a mix of settings, with 24 schools in town locales and four in suburban areas. Gregory-Portland High School is the largest campus with 1,464 students, creating a more traditional, large-scale high school experience.
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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.