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Travis County Schools & Education

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

92.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

92.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,453

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#180

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Travis County

Measured School Summary

Travis County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.6%.

Funding Context

At $6,453 per pupil, Travis 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 exceeds the state average by 1.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Travis 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

310 public schools and 25 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 #180 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

92.6%

1.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,453

$1,045 below the state average

School coverage

310

25 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

Travis County has 310 public schools across 25 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 Travis 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.

Choice-program county

Travis County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.

State position

#180

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.

AUSTIN ISD

Elementary to high school visible

73,384 students

Elementary 79Middle 20High 21Other 4

124 listed schools in this county slice.

PFLUGERVILLE ISD

Elementary to high school visible

25,445 students

Elementary 21Middle 7High 5Other 0

33 listed schools in this county slice.

LAKE TRAVIS ISD

Elementary to high school visible

11,399 students

Elementary 7Middle 3High 1Other 0

11 listed schools in this county slice.

DEL VALLE ISD

Elementary to high school visible

11,118 students

Elementary 9Middle 3High 2Other 0

14 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

AUSTIN ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 124 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 Travis County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Travis 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 Travis 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.

Massive Scale and Diverse School Options

Travis County manages a vast network of 310 public schools serving 190,373 students across 25 districts. The landscape includes 179 elementary, 54 middle, and 63 high schools. This robust infrastructure supports one of the most dynamic metropolitan areas in the country.

Austin ISD and Growing Charter Choice

Austin ISD is the dominant district with 124 schools and 73,384 students. Charter schools play a major role here, representing 25.5% of all schools with 79 active campuses. Pflugerville ISD also serves as a major suburban hub with over 25,000 enrolled students.

Urban Centers Meet Suburban High Schools

The county features 206 city schools and 53 suburban campuses, with average enrollment sitting at 622 students. High schools like Lake Travis and Del Valle serve over 3,400 students each, creating a collegiate-style atmosphere. For those seeking smaller environments, the county still maintains 46 rural schools.

School Overview

Total Schools

310

in Travis County

Reported Enrollment

190,373

310 schools reporting

School Districts

25

districts

Charter Schools

79

25% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary179
Middle54
High63
Other14

310 Public Schools in Travis County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 35 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 310 matching schools

LAKE TRAVIS H S

LAKE TRAVIS ISD

AUSTIN, 78738 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High3,701 students

DEL VALLE H S

DEL VALLE ISD

DEL VALLE, 78617 / Rural: Fringe

Profile8–12High3,460 students

WESTLAKE H S

EANES ISD

AUSTIN, 78746 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,825 students

BOWIE H S

AUSTIN ISD

AUSTIN, 78749 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,782 students

VANDEGRIFT H S

LEANDER ISD

AUSTIN, 78750 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,658 students

AKINS H S

AUSTIN ISD

AUSTIN, 78748 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,613 students

MCNEIL H S

ROUND ROCK ISD

AUSTIN, 78729 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,515 students

WEISS H S

PFLUGERVILLE ISD

PFLUGERVILLE, 78660 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,342 students

AUSTIN H S

AUSTIN ISD

AUSTIN, 78703 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,317 students

MANOR H S

MANOR ISD

MANOR, 78653 / Rural: Fringe

Profile8–12High2,280 students

ANDERSON H S

AUSTIN ISD

AUSTIN, 78759 / City: Large

Profile9–12High2,210 students

HENDRICKSON H S

PFLUGERVILLE ISD

PFLUGERVILLE, 78660 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,175 students

MCCALLUM H S

AUSTIN ISD

AUSTIN, 78756 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,824 students

PFLUGERVILLE H S

PFLUGERVILLE ISD

PFLUGERVILLE, 78660 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,814 students

ELGIN H S

ELGIN ISD

ELGIN, 78621 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,672 students

JOHN B CONNALLY H S

PFLUGERVILLE ISD

AUSTIN, 78753 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,663 students

NAVARRO EARLY COLLEGE H S

AUSTIN ISD

AUSTIN, 78758 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,649 students

CROCKETT ECHS

AUSTIN ISD

AUSTIN, 78745 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,608 students

LASA H S

AUSTIN ISD

AUSTIN, 78721 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,432 students

CANYON VISTA MIDDLE

ROUND ROCK ISD

AUSTIN, 78759 / City: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,370 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

15 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,453

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 Travis County?
Travis County has a school score of 49/100, which is a midrange 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 Travis County?
The high school graduation rate in Travis County is 92.6%, 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 Travis County spend per student?
Travis County spends $6,453 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 Travis County, Texas — FAQ

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

Travis County manages a vast network of 310 public schools serving 190,373 students across 25 districts. The landscape includes 179 elementary, 54 middle, and 63 high schools. This robust infrastructure supports one of the most dynamic metropolitan areas in the country.

What are the major school districts in Travis County, Texas?

Austin ISD is the dominant district with 124 schools and 73,384 students. Charter schools play a major role here, representing 25.5% of all schools with 79 active campuses. Pflugerville ISD also serves as a major suburban hub with over 25,000 enrolled students.

What is the school experience like in Travis County?

The county features 206 city schools and 53 suburban campuses, with average enrollment sitting at 622 students. High schools like Lake Travis and Del Valle serve over 3,400 students each, creating a collegiate-style atmosphere. For those seeking smaller environments, the county still maintains 46 rural schools.

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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.