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Tom Green County Schools & Education

School Score

31/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

89.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,932

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

31/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#239

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Tom Green County

Measured School Summary

Tom Green County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 89.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,932 per pupil, Tom Green County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 46% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Tom Green 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

62 public schools and 8 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

31/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #239 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

89.8%

1.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,932

$1,566 below the state average

School coverage

62

8 districts 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

Tom Green County has 62 public schools across 8 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.

Parent decision brief

What Tom Green 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.

Large multi-district county

Tom Green County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#239

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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.

SAN ANGELO ISD

Elementary to high school visible

13,548 students

Elementary 17Middle 3High 2Other 1

23 listed schools in this county slice.

WALL ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,312 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 2

6 listed schools in this county slice.

TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Other grade structure

1,299 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

GRAPE CREEK ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,172 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 1

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

SAN ANGELO ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 23 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 Tom Green County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tom Green County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Tom Green 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 Regional Hub for West Texas Education

Tom Green County supports 62 public schools across eight districts, serving a total of 18,729 students. The infrastructure includes 26 elementary, 8 middle, and 13 high schools to accommodate the growing population. This network provides a stable foundation for learners from San Angelo to the outlying rural areas.

San Angelo ISD Leads the County

San Angelo ISD is the largest provider, managing 23 schools and 13,548 students. For families seeking alternative models, Texas Leadership of San Angelo serves 1,299 students as a prominent charter option. Other significant local districts include Wall ISD and Grape Creek ISD, which serve over 2,400 students combined.

A Mix of City and Rural Learning

With 37 rural schools and 25 city schools, the county offers diverse learning environments. Central HS is the largest campus with 3,065 students, while the average school size across the county is a manageable 302. This variety allows parents to choose between large, resource-rich high schools and intimate rural settings.

School Overview

Total Schools

62

in Tom Green County

Reported Enrollment

18,729

62 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

2

3% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary26
Middle8
High13
Other15

8 School Districts in Tom Green County

SAN ANGELO ISD

Guide
23 schools
13,548 students
Open district guide

TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Guide
4 schools
3,722 students
Open district guide

WALL ISD

6 schools
1,312 students

GRAPE CREEK ISD

6 schools
1,172 students

CHRISTOVAL ISD

3 schools
613 students

STERLING CITY ISD

5 schools
351 students

WATER VALLEY ISD

5 schools
343 students

VERIBEST ISD

3 schools
258 students

62 Public Schools in Tom Green County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 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 62 matching schools

CENTRAL H S

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76901 / City: Small

Profile9–12High3,065 students

TEXAS LEADERSHIP OF SAN ANGELO

TEXAS LEADERSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SAN ANGELO, 76906 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,299 students

GLENN MIDDLE

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76904 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,258 students

LAKE VIEW H S

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76903 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,085 students

LONE STAR MIDDLE

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76901 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle903 students

LINCOLN MIDDLE

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76903 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle844 students

WALL EL

WALL ISD

WALL, 76957 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary654 students

BONHAM EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76904 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary525 students

LAMAR EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76904 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary515 students

FT CONCHO EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76903 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary476 students

GLENMORE EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76903 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary431 students

BRADFORD EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76903 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary418 students

GOLIAD EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76903 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary412 students

SANTA RITA EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76901 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary371 students

HOLIMAN EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76905 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary361 students

BOWIE EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76904 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary358 students

AUSTIN EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76901 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary355 students

CROCKETT EL

SAN ANGELO ISD

SAN ANGELO, 76904 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary354 students

WALL H S

WALL ISD

WALL, 76957 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High350 students

CHRISTOVAL H S

CHRISTOVAL ISD

CHRISTOVAL, 76935 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High334 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,932

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Tom Green County?
Tom Green County has a school score of 31/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Tom Green County?
The high school graduation rate in Tom Green County is 89.8%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Tom Green County spend per student?
Tom Green County spends $5,932 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Tom Green County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Tom Green County, Texas?

Tom Green County supports 62 public schools across eight districts, serving a total of 18,729 students. The infrastructure includes 26 elementary, 8 middle, and 13 high schools to accommodate the growing population. This network provides a stable foundation for learners from San Angelo to the outlying rural areas.

What are the major school districts in Tom Green County, Texas?

San Angelo ISD is the largest provider, managing 23 schools and 13,548 students. For families seeking alternative models, Texas Leadership of San Angelo serves 1,299 students as a prominent charter option. Other significant local districts include Wall ISD and Grape Creek ISD, which serve over 2,400 students combined.

What is the school experience like in Tom Green County?

With 37 rural schools and 25 city schools, the county offers diverse learning environments. Central HS is the largest campus with 3,065 students, while the average school size across the county is a manageable 302. This variety allows parents to choose between large, resource-rich high schools and intimate rural settings.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.