Stephens County Schools & Education
Stephens County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,740
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
38/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#221
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Stephens County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 38/100, Stephens County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $5,740 per pupil, Stephens County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Stephens 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
4 public schools and 1 district 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
38/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #221 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,740
$1,758 below the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Stephens County has 4 public schools across 1 district, 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 Stephens 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
Stephens 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
#221
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
BRECKENRIDGE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,409 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BRECKENRIDGE 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 Stephens County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Stephens 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.
One Unified District System
Stephens County is served exclusively by Breckenridge ISD, which manages all four public schools in the county. These campuses support 1,409 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
High Graduation on Efficient Budgets
The 92.0% graduation rate is a local success story, surpassing the 87.0% national average. This is accomplished with a lean budget of $5,740 per pupil, which is significantly lower than the state and national averages.
Focus on Breckenridge ISD
As the sole district, Breckenridge ISD oversees all enrollment, with Breckenridge High School serving 424 students. The district also includes East Elementary and South Elementary to provide specialized primary education.
Small-Town Feel in Every Classroom
All four schools are located in town settings, providing a consistent environment for students as they advance. The average school size is 352 students, ensuring that teachers and students form close connections.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Stephens County
Reported Enrollment
1,409
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Stephens County
BRECKENRIDGE ISD
4 Public Schools in Stephens 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRECKENRIDGE H S | Record | BRECKENRIDGE ISD | BRECKENRIDGE, 76424Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 424 |
| EAST EL | Record | BRECKENRIDGE ISD | BRECKENRIDGE, 76424Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 404 |
| BRECKENRIDGE J H | Record | BRECKENRIDGE ISD | BRECKENRIDGE, 76424Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 300 |
| SOUTH EL | Record | BRECKENRIDGE ISD | BRECKENRIDGE, 76424Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 281 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,740
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Stephens County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Stephens County, Texas?
Stephens County is served exclusively by Breckenridge ISD, which manages all four public schools in the county. These campuses support 1,409 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
How do schools in Stephens County perform academically?
The 92.0% graduation rate is a local success story, surpassing the 87.0% national average. This is accomplished with a lean budget of $5,740 per pupil, which is significantly lower than the state and national averages.
What are the major school districts in Stephens County, Texas?
As the sole district, Breckenridge ISD oversees all enrollment, with Breckenridge High School serving 424 students. The district also includes East Elementary and South Elementary to provide specialized primary education.
What is the school experience like in Stephens County?
All four schools are located in town settings, providing a consistent environment for students as they advance. The average school size is 352 students, ensuring that teachers and students form close connections.
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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.