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Tyler County Schools & Education

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,047

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

49/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#181

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Tyler County

Measured School Summary

Tyler County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.

Funding Context

At $7,047 per pupil, Tyler 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 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Tyler 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

15 public schools and 5 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 #181 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

91.0%

0.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,047

$451 below the state average

School coverage

15

5 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

Tyler County has 15 public schools across 5 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 Tyler 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

Tyler 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

#181

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.

WARREN ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,268 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

WOODVILLE ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,239 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

COLMESNEIL ISD

Elementary and high visible

452 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

SPURGER ISD

Elementary and high visible

362 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

WARREN 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 Tyler County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Tyler 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 Tyler 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 Compact and Focused Rural System

Tyler County features 15 public schools organized into five districts, serving 3,534 students. The network includes seven elementary and six high schools, focused largely on serving the county's rural population. This decentralized structure allows local communities to maintain control over their educational priorities.

Warren and Woodville Drive Enrollment

Warren ISD and Woodville ISD are the county's largest districts, serving 1,268 and 1,239 students respectively. These two districts account for the majority of the county's educational activity. Smaller districts like Chester ISD provide additional options for families in the more remote areas.

Traditional Values in Rural Schools

With 12 of its 15 schools classified as rural, Tyler County offers a classic small-town school experience. The average school enrollment is 236 students, ensuring high levels of teacher-student interaction. Warren Elementary is the largest single campus, though it still only serves 430 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

15

in Tyler County

Reported Enrollment

3,534

15 schools reporting

School Districts

5

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle2
High6
Other0

5 School Districts in Tyler County

WARREN ISD

5 schools
1,268 students

WOODVILLE ISD

4 schools
1,239 students

COLMESNEIL ISD

2 schools
452 students

SPURGER ISD

2 schools
362 students

CHESTER ISD

2 schools
213 students

15 Public Schools in Tyler 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 data

Level

Showing 15 of 15 matching schools

WARREN EL

WARREN ISD

WARREN, 77664 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary430 students

WARREN H S

WARREN ISD

WARREN, 77664 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High373 students

WOODVILLE H S

WOODVILLE ISD

WOODVILLE, 75979 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High367 students

WOODVILLE EL

WOODVILLE ISD

WOODVILLE, 75979 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary309 students

WOODVILLE INT

WOODVILLE ISD

WOODVILLE, 75979 / Town: Remote

Record3–5Primary284 students

WARREN J H

WARREN ISD

WARREN, 77664 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle280 students

WOODVILLE MIDDLE

WOODVILLE ISD

WOODVILLE, 75979 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle279 students

COLMESNEIL EL

COLMESNEIL ISD

COLMESNEIL, 75938 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary258 students

SPURGER EL

SPURGER ISD

SPURGER, 77660 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary203 students

COLMESNEIL JH/HS

COLMESNEIL ISD

COLMESNEIL, 75938 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High194 students

FRED EL

WARREN ISD

FRED, 77616 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary184 students

SPURGER H S

SPURGER ISD

SPURGER, 77660 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High159 students

CHESTER H S

CHESTER ISD

CHESTER, 75936 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High135 students

CHESTER EL

CHESTER ISD

CHESTER, 75936 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary78 students

WARREN JJAEP

WARREN ISD

WARREN, 77664 / Rural: Distant

Record12Alternative1 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,047

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 Tyler County?
Tyler 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 Tyler County?
The high school graduation rate in Tyler County is 91.0%, 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 Tyler County spend per student?
Tyler County spends $7,047 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 Tyler County, Texas — FAQ

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

Tyler County features 15 public schools organized into five districts, serving 3,534 students. The network includes seven elementary and six high schools, focused largely on serving the county's rural population. This decentralized structure allows local communities to maintain control over their educational priorities.

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

Warren ISD and Woodville ISD are the county's largest districts, serving 1,268 and 1,239 students respectively. These two districts account for the majority of the county's educational activity. Smaller districts like Chester ISD provide additional options for families in the more remote areas.

What is the school experience like in Tyler County?

With 12 of its 15 schools classified as rural, Tyler County offers a classic small-town school experience. The average school enrollment is 236 students, ensuring high levels of teacher-student interaction. Warren Elementary is the largest single campus, though it still only serves 430 students.

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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.