San Saba County Schools & Education
San Saba County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,516
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#88
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: San Saba County
Measured School Summary
San Saba County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.8%.
Funding Context
San Saba County spends $9,516 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 13% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 27% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read San Saba 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
6 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #88 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
88.8%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,516
$2,018 above the state average
School coverage
6
3 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 Saba County has 6 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 San Saba 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 Saba 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
#88
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
SAN SABA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
684 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CHEROKEE ISD
Other grade structure
139 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
RICHLAND SPRINGS ISD
Other grade structure
139 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
SAN SABA 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 San Saba County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different San Saba 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 San Saba 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.
Small-Town Schooling in Central Texas
San Saba County manages a compact system of six public schools that serve a total of 962 students. The county’s three districts provide a mix of traditional elementary and middle schools alongside two unique 'all-level' campuses.
San Saba ISD Centralizes the County
San Saba ISD is the primary district, managing three schools and 684 students. Smaller districts like Cherokee ISD and Richland Springs ISD each serve 139 students through a single PK-12 campus, with no charter schools present.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
Four schools are located in town settings while two remain rural, with an average school size of only 192 students. San Saba Elementary is the largest campus with 294 students, offering a very personal educational experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in San Saba County
Reported Enrollment
962
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in San Saba County
SAN SABA ISD
CHEROKEE ISD
RICHLAND SPRINGS ISD
6 Public Schools in San Saba 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAN SABA EL | Record | SAN SABA ISD | SAN SABA, 76877Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 294 |
| SAN SABA MIDDLE | Record | SAN SABA ISD | SAN SABA, 76877Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 210 |
| SAN SABA H S | Record | SAN SABA ISD | SAN SABA, 76877Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 180 |
| CHEROKEE SCHOOL | Record | CHEROKEE ISD | CHEROKEE, 76832Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 139 |
| RICHLAND SPRINGS SCHOOL | Record | RICHLAND SPRINGS ISD | RICHLAND SPRINGS, 76871Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 139 |
| PECAN RIDGE H S | Record | MULLIN ISD | MULLIN, 76864Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
RICHLAND SPRINGS SCHOOL
RICHLAND SPRINGS ISD
RICHLAND SPRINGS, 76871 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,516
State avg $7,498
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Schools in San Saba County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in San Saba County, Texas?
San Saba County manages a compact system of six public schools that serve a total of 962 students. The county’s three districts provide a mix of traditional elementary and middle schools alongside two unique 'all-level' campuses.
What are the major school districts in San Saba County, Texas?
San Saba ISD is the primary district, managing three schools and 684 students. Smaller districts like Cherokee ISD and Richland Springs ISD each serve 139 students through a single PK-12 campus, with no charter schools present.
What is the school experience like in San Saba County?
Four schools are located in town settings while two remain rural, with an average school size of only 192 students. San Saba Elementary is the largest campus with 294 students, offering a very personal educational 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.