Somervell County Schools & Education
Somervell County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
79.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,202
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
27/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#245
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Somervell County
Measured School Summary
Somervell County faces educational challenges with a school score of 27/100 and a graduation rate of 79.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,202 per pupil, Somervell County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 52% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 11.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Somervell 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
5 public schools and 2 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
27/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #245 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
79.7%
11.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,202
$296 below the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Somervell County has 5 public schools across 2 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 Somervell 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
Somervell 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
#245
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 29 points below 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.
GLEN ROSE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,967 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL
High school only in this slice
132 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
GLEN ROSE 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 Somervell County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Somervell County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Somervell 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.
Education in the Heart of Glen Rose
Somervell County supports 2,099 students through five public schools across two districts. The infrastructure consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Glen Rose ISD and Local Charters
Glen Rose ISD serves 1,967 students across four campuses, making it the primary educational force. Brazos River Charter School offers an alternative choice, educating 132 students in grades 5-12.
A Consistently Rural School Atmosphere
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, fostering a unified community identity. Schools are moderately sized, with Glen Rose High School being the largest at 587 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Somervell County
Reported Enrollment
2,099
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
20% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Somervell County
GLEN ROSE ISD
BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL
5 Public Schools in Somervell 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN ROSE H S | Record | GLEN ROSE ISD | GLEN ROSE, 76043Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 587 |
| GLEN ROSE EL | Record | GLEN ROSE ISD | GLEN ROSE, 76043Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 476 |
| GLEN ROSE J H SCHOOL | Record | GLEN ROSE ISD | GLEN ROSE, 76043Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 463 |
| GLEN ROSE INT | Record | GLEN ROSE ISD | GLEN ROSE, 76043Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 441 |
| BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL | Record | BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL | NEMO, 76070Rural: Distant | 5–12 | Charter | 132 |
BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL
BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL
NEMO, 76070 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,202
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Somervell County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Somervell County, Texas?
Somervell County supports 2,099 students through five public schools across two districts. The infrastructure consists of two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Somervell County, Texas?
Glen Rose ISD serves 1,967 students across four campuses, making it the primary educational force. Brazos River Charter School offers an alternative choice, educating 132 students in grades 5-12.
What is the school experience like in Somervell County?
Every school in the county is located in a rural setting, fostering a unified community identity. Schools are moderately sized, with Glen Rose High School being the largest at 587 students.
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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.