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Scurry County Schools & Education

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,985

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#21

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Scurry County

Measured School Summary

Scurry County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 95.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,985 per pupil, Scurry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 38% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Scurry 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

77/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #21 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

95.6%

4.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,985

$487 above the state average

School coverage

6

3 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

Scurry 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.

Parent decision brief

What Scurry 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.

Dominant-district county

SNYDER ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 4 of 6 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#21

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.

SNYDER ISD

Elementary to high school visible

2,560 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

IRA ISD

Other grade structure

267 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

HERMLEIGH ISD

Other grade structure

243 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

SNYDER ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Scurry County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Scurry 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 Scurry 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 Stable Network for West Texas Learners

Scurry County supports 3,070 students through a network of six public schools across three districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, along with two specialized campuses.

Snyder ISD Drives Local Enrollment

Snyder ISD is the dominant district, serving 2,560 students across four schools. Ira ISD and Hermleigh ISD provide smaller rural alternatives, though no charter schools currently operate within the county.

Balance of Town and Rural Campuses

The county is split evenly with three schools in town settings and three in rural areas, maintaining an average size of 512 students. Snyder Primary is the largest school with 895 students, providing a robust start for young children.

School Overview

Total Schools

6

in Scurry County

Reported Enrollment

3,070

6 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other2

3 School Districts in Scurry County

SNYDER ISD

4 schools
2,560 students

IRA ISD

1 school
267 students

HERMLEIGH ISD

1 school
243 students

6 Public Schools in Scurry 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 6 of 6 matching schools

SNYDER PRI

SNYDER ISD

SNYDER, 79549 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–3Primary895 students

SNYDER H S

SNYDER ISD

SNYDER, 79549 / Town: Remote

Record8–12High709 students

SNYDER J H

SNYDER ISD

SNYDER, 79549 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle594 students

SNYDER INT

SNYDER ISD

SNYDER, 79549 / Town: Remote

Record4–5Primary362 students

IRA SCHOOL

IRA ISD

IRA, 79527 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other267 students

HERMLEIGH SCHOOL

HERMLEIGH ISD

HERMLEIGH, 79526 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other243 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,985

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 Scurry County?
Scurry County has a school score of 77/100, 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 Scurry County?
The high school graduation rate in Scurry County is 95.6%, 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 Scurry County spend per student?
Scurry County spends $7,985 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 Scurry County, Texas — FAQ

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

Scurry County supports 3,070 students through a network of six public schools across three districts. The system includes two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school, along with two specialized campuses.

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

Snyder ISD is the dominant district, serving 2,560 students across four schools. Ira ISD and Hermleigh ISD provide smaller rural alternatives, though no charter schools currently operate within the county.

What is the school experience like in Scurry County?

The county is split evenly with three schools in town settings and three in rural areas, maintaining an average size of 512 students. Snyder Primary is the largest school with 895 students, providing a robust start for young children.

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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.