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Schleicher County Schools & Education

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,380

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

61/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#106

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Schleicher County

Measured School Summary

Schleicher County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.0%.

Funding Context

Schleicher County spends $8,380 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 8% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Schleicher 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 1 district 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

61/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #106 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

90.0%

1.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$8,380

$882 above the state average

School coverage

3

1 district 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

Schleicher County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Schleicher 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.

Small-system county

Schleicher County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#106

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.

SCHLEICHER ISD

Elementary to high school visible

476 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SCHLEICHER 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 Schleicher County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

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 Schleicher 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.

One District, One Unified Community

Schleicher County operates a streamlined single-district system with just three schools serving the entire student body of 476. The infrastructure is simple and efficient, featuring one elementary, one middle, and one high school.

Focus on Schleicher ISD

Schleicher ISD is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 476 students. This unified approach means no charter schools compete for resources, keeping the community focused on its core campuses.

The Heart of Rural West Texas

All three schools are classified as rural, offering a very small average size of just 159 students per campus. Eldorado Elementary is the largest school with 183 students, while Eldorado Middle is the smallest with 131.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Schleicher County

Reported Enrollment

476

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Schleicher County

SCHLEICHER ISD

3 schools
476 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Schleicher 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 3 of 3 matching schools

ELDORADO EL

SCHLEICHER ISD

ELDORADO, 76936 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–4Primary183 students

ELDORADO H S

SCHLEICHER ISD

ELDORADO, 76936 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High162 students

ELDORADO MIDDLE

SCHLEICHER ISD

ELDORADO, 76936 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle131 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,380

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 Schleicher County?
Schleicher County has a school score of 61/100, which is a midrange 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 Schleicher County?
The high school graduation rate in Schleicher County is 90.0%, 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 Schleicher County spend per student?
Schleicher County spends $8,380 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 Schleicher County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Schleicher County, Texas?

Schleicher County operates a streamlined single-district system with just three schools serving the entire student body of 476. The infrastructure is simple and efficient, featuring one elementary, one middle, and one high school.

What are the major school districts in Schleicher County, Texas?

Schleicher ISD is the sole provider of public education in the county, managing all 476 students. This unified approach means no charter schools compete for resources, keeping the community focused on its core campuses.

What is the school experience like in Schleicher County?

All three schools are classified as rural, offering a very small average size of just 159 students per campus. Eldorado Elementary is the largest school with 183 students, while Eldorado Middle is the smallest with 131.

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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.