Swisher County Schools & Education
Swisher County, Texas
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
51/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
Graduation Rate
89.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,553
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
51/100
Higher = better
State avg 56/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#167
of 253 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Swisher County
School Verdict
Swisher County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.9%.
Funding Context
At $7,553 per pupil, Swisher County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Swisher County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Swisher County, Texas
A Diverse Network of Local Districts
Swisher County manages 7 public schools across 3 distinct districts, serving a total enrollment of 1,445 students. The infrastructure is distributed across three elementary, one middle, and three high schools to reach various rural communities.
Steady Growth and State Alignment
The county's 89.9% graduation rate outperforms the national 87.0% average, though it slightly trails the Texas state average of 91.6%. Investment remains local, with per-pupil spending at $7,553, aligning closely with the state average of $7,498.
Tulia ISD Leads County Enrollment
Tulia ISD is the largest provider in the county, operating 3 schools for 896 students. Other local options include Kress ISD with 279 students and Happy ISD, which serves 270 students across its two campuses.
Predominantly Rural Learning Hubs
Education here is largely rural, with five schools in country settings and two in town locales. Tulia EL is the largest school with 408 students, which is twice the county's average school size of 206.
Find Your Home in Swisher County
Families can find a variety of residential options near these community-centric schools in Tulia, Happy, or Kress. Consider the benefits of a smaller average school size when searching for your next home in this region.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Swisher County
Total Enrollment
1,445
students
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
3 School Districts in Swisher County
TULIA ISD
KRESS ISD
HAPPY ISD
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,553
State avg $7,498
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Swisher County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Swisher County, Texas?
Swisher County manages 7 public schools across 3 distinct districts, serving a total enrollment of 1,445 students. The infrastructure is distributed across three elementary, one middle, and three high schools to reach various rural communities.
How do schools in Swisher County perform academically?
The county's 89.9% graduation rate outperforms the national 87.0% average, though it slightly trails the Texas state average of 91.6%. Investment remains local, with per-pupil spending at $7,553, aligning closely with the state average of $7,498.
What are the major school districts in Swisher County, Texas?
Tulia ISD is the largest provider in the county, operating 3 schools for 896 students. Other local options include Kress ISD with 279 students and Happy ISD, which serves 270 students across its two campuses.
What is the school experience like in Swisher County?
Education here is largely rural, with five schools in country settings and two in town locales. Tulia EL is the largest school with 408 students, which is twice the county's average school size of 206.
How can I find homes near good schools in Swisher County, Texas?
Families can find a variety of residential options near these community-centric schools in Tulia, Happy, or Kress. Consider the benefits of a smaller average school size when searching for your next home in this region.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.