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Starr County Public Schools

Starr County, Texas

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

29

public schools

Total Enrollment

17,218

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Starr County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Texas; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Starr County has 3 district entries. RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. RIO GRANDE CITY has the most listed schools, with 17 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 17 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

29

in Starr County

Reported Enrollment

17,218

29 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

2

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17
Middle5
High5
Other2

3 School Districts in Starr County

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

15 schools
9,644 students

ROMA ISD

10 schools
5,977 students

SAN ISIDRO ISD

2 schools
181 students

29 Public Schools in Starr County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 29 matching schools

RIO GRANDE CITY H S

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,774 students

ROMA H S

ROMA ISD

ROMA, 78584 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,773 students

IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY ACADEMY

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Charter825 students

VETERANS MIDDLE

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle801 students

GENERAL RICARDO SANCHEZ EL

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary796 students

ROMA MIDDLE

ROMA ISD

ROMA, 78584 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle779 students

GRULLA H S

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High761 students

RINGGOLD MIDDLE

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle722 students

ROQUE GUERRA JR EL

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary639 students

IDEA RIO GRANDE CITY COLLEGE PREPARATORY

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–11Charter591 students

ALTO BONITO EL

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary573 students

ROEL A & CELIA R SAENZ EL

ROMA ISD

ROMA, 78584 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary552 students

GRULLA MIDDLE

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle547 students

RAMIRO BARRERA MIDDLE

ROMA ISD

ROMA, 78584 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle544 students

DELIA GONZALEZ GARCIA EL

ROMA ISD

ROMA, 78584 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary510 students

VETERANS MEMORIAL EL

ROMA ISD

ROMA, 78584 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary501 students

FLORENCE J SCOTT EL

ROMA ISD

ROMA, 78584 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary479 students

DR MARIO E RAMIREZ EL

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary474 students

EMMA VERA EL

ROMA ISD

ROMA, 78584 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary465 students

ALBERTO AND CELIA BARRERA EL

RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD

RIO GRANDE CITY, 78582 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary454 students

Starr County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Starr County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Texas. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Starr County public school directory?

The directory lists 29 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Starr County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Starr County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Starr County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Starr County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Starr County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Starr County Education OverviewCounty school score: 53/100

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.