Scurry County Schools & Education
Scurry County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
4 listed schools in this county slice.
IRA ISD
Other grade structure
267 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
HERMLEIGH ISD
Other grade structure
243 students
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
3 School Districts in Scurry County
SNYDER ISD
IRA ISD
HERMLEIGH ISD
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 dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SNYDER PRI | Record | SNYDER ISD | SNYDER, 79549Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 895 |
| SNYDER H S | Record | SNYDER ISD | SNYDER, 79549Town: Remote | 8–12 | High | 709 |
| SNYDER J H | Record | SNYDER ISD | SNYDER, 79549Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 594 |
| SNYDER INT | Record | SNYDER ISD | SNYDER, 79549Town: Remote | 4–5 | Primary | 362 |
| IRA SCHOOL | Record | IRA ISD | IRA, 79527Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 267 |
| HERMLEIGH SCHOOL | Record | HERMLEIGH ISD | HERMLEIGH, 79526Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 243 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,985
State avg $7,498
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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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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.