Schleicher County Schools & Education
Schleicher County, Texas
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
61/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
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
Higher = better
State avg 56/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#106
of 253 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Schleicher County
School Verdict
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.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Schleicher County is not available.
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.
Education Overview
About Schools in Schleicher County, Texas
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.
Reliable Performance in a Rural Setting
The county maintains a 90% graduation rate and a school score of 56.5, both of which are competitive with state averages. Local spending of $8,380 per pupil ensures the district is better funded than the average Texas 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.
Join a Close-Knit Educational Community
Families who value a single-district town where the school is the center of the community will love Schleicher County. Search for homes in Eldorado to become part of this dedicated and well-funded educational system.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Schleicher County
Total Enrollment
476
students
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
1 School District in Schleicher County
SCHLEICHER ISD
3 Public Schools in Schleicher County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELDORADO EL | SCHLEICHER ISD | PK–4 | Primary | 183 |
| ELDORADO H S | SCHLEICHER ISD | 9–12 | High | 162 |
| ELDORADO MIDDLE | SCHLEICHER ISD | 5–8 | Middle | 131 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,380
State avg $7,498
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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.
How do schools in Schleicher County perform academically?
The county maintains a 90% graduation rate and a school score of 56.5, both of which are competitive with state averages. Local spending of $8,380 per pupil ensures the district is better funded than the average Texas 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.
How can I find homes near good schools in Schleicher County, Texas?
Families who value a single-district town where the school is the center of the community will love Schleicher County. Search for homes in Eldorado to become part of this dedicated and well-funded educational system.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.