Swisher County Schools & Education
Swisher County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
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
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#167
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Swisher County
Measured School Summary
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.
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.
School Data Brief
How to read Swisher 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
7 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #167 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
89.9%
1.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,553
$55 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Swisher County has 7 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 Swisher 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.
Mixed school landscape
Swisher County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#167
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
TULIA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
896 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
KRESS ISD
Elementary and high visible
279 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HAPPY ISD
Elementary and high visible
270 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
TULIA ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Swisher County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Swisher 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 Swisher 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 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.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Swisher County
Reported Enrollment
1,445
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Swisher County
TULIA ISD
KRESS ISD
HAPPY ISD
7 Public Schools in Swisher 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULIA EL | Record | TULIA ISD | TULIA, 79088Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 408 |
| TULIA H S | Record | TULIA ISD | TULIA, 79088Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 282 |
| TULIA J H | Record | TULIA ISD | TULIA, 79088Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 206 |
| KRESS H S | Record | KRESS ISD | KRESS, 79052Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 145 |
| HAPPY EL | Record | HAPPY ISD | HAPPY, 79042Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 139 |
| KRESS EL | Record | KRESS ISD | KRESS, 79052Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 134 |
| HAPPY H S | Record | HAPPY ISD | HAPPY, 79042Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 131 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,553
State avg $7,498
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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.
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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.