Terry County Schools & Education
Terry County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,453
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#182
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Terry County
Measured School Summary
Terry County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.4%.
Funding Context
At $7,453 per pupil, Terry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Terry 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #182 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
89.4%
2.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,453
roughly matches 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
Terry 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 Terry 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.
Dominant-district county
BROWNFIELD ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 5 of 7 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#182
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
BROWNFIELD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,647 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
WELLMAN-UNION CISD
Other grade structure
286 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
MEADOW ISD
Other grade structure
253 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BROWNFIELD ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Terry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Terry 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 Terry 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.
Terry County’s Traditional School Network
Terry County maintains 7 public schools across 3 districts, providing education for 2,186 students. The system includes a mix of specialized levels, including one middle school and two traditional high schools.
Competitive Performance and Spending
The county's 89.4% graduation rate exceeds the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $7,453, which almost perfectly matches the Texas state average of $7,498, ensuring residents receive a standard level of investment.
Brownfield ISD Anchors the County
Brownfield ISD is the primary district, managing 5 schools and 1,647 students. Smaller options like Wellman-Union CISD and Meadow ISD each provide a single K-12 campus for roughly 250 to 280 students.
A Mix of Town and Country Schools
The county splits its schools between 4 rural locations and 3 town settings, offering diverse environments for families. Oak Grove EL is the largest campus with 677 students, while Meadow School provides a smaller PK-12 experience with 253 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Terry County
Reported Enrollment
2,186
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Terry County
BROWNFIELD ISD
WELLMAN-UNION CISD
MEADOW ISD
7 Public Schools in Terry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAK GROVE EL | Record | BROWNFIELD ISD | BROWNFIELD, 79316Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 677 |
| BROWNFIELD H S | Record | BROWNFIELD ISD | BROWNFIELD, 79316Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 443 |
| BROWNFIELD MIDDLE | Record | BROWNFIELD ISD | BROWNFIELD, 79316Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 354 |
| WELLMAN-UNION SCHOOL | Record | WELLMAN-UNION CISD | WELLMAN, 79378Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 286 |
| MEADOW SCHOOL | Record | MEADOW ISD | MEADOW, 79345Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 253 |
| COLONIAL HEIGHTS EL | Record | BROWNFIELD ISD | BROWNFIELD, 79316Town: Distant | PK | Other | 141 |
| BROWNFIELD EDUCATION CENTER | Record | BROWNFIELD ISD | BROWNFIELD, 79316Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 32 |
BROWNFIELD EDUCATION CENTER
BROWNFIELD ISD
BROWNFIELD, 79316 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,453
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Terry County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Terry County, Texas?
Terry County maintains 7 public schools across 3 districts, providing education for 2,186 students. The system includes a mix of specialized levels, including one middle school and two traditional high schools.
How do schools in Terry County perform academically?
The county's 89.4% graduation rate exceeds the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure stands at $7,453, which almost perfectly matches the Texas state average of $7,498, ensuring residents receive a standard level of investment.
What are the major school districts in Terry County, Texas?
Brownfield ISD is the primary district, managing 5 schools and 1,647 students. Smaller options like Wellman-Union CISD and Meadow ISD each provide a single K-12 campus for roughly 250 to 280 students.
What is the school experience like in Terry County?
The county splits its schools between 4 rural locations and 3 town settings, offering diverse environments for families. Oak Grove EL is the largest campus with 677 students, while Meadow School provides a smaller PK-12 experience with 253 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.