Upton County Schools & Education
Upton County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,760
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#4
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Upton County
Measured School Summary
Upton County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 86/100 and a graduation rate of 93.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Upton County spends $11,760 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 53% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 57% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Upton 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
4 public schools and 2 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
86/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.2%
1.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,760
$4,262 above the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Upton County has 4 public schools across 2 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 Upton 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.
Small-system county
Upton County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#4
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 30 points above 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.
MCCAMEY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
505 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
RANKIN ISD
Other grade structure
318 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
MCCAMEY 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 Upton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Upton 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 Upton 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.
Small Scale, High Impact Learning
Upton County operates a very focused school system with just four public schools serving 823 students. These schools are split between two districts, McCamey ISD and Rankin ISD. Every level of education is represented by exactly one dedicated campus for the entire county.
McCamey and Rankin District Duo
McCamey ISD is the larger of the two districts with 505 students across three campuses. Rankin ISD operates as a single K-12 campus serving 318 students. There are no charter or alternative schools, ensuring a purely local and traditional educational focus.
Purely Rural and Highly Personal
All four schools in Upton County are classified as rural, reflecting the county's wide-open character. With an average school size of only 206 students, the environment is highly personal. Even the largest school, Rankin, serves just 318 students from kindergarten through graduation.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Upton County
Reported Enrollment
823
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Upton County
MCCAMEY ISD
RANKIN ISD
4 Public Schools in Upton 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANKIN SCHOOL | Record | RANKIN ISD | RANKIN, 79778Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 318 |
| MCCAMEY PRI | Record | MCCAMEY ISD | MCCAMEY, 79752Rural: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 209 |
| MCCAMEY MIDDLE | Record | MCCAMEY ISD | MCCAMEY, 79752Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 153 |
| MCCAMEY H S | Record | MCCAMEY ISD | MCCAMEY, 79752Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 143 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,760
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Upton County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Upton County, Texas?
Upton County operates a very focused school system with just four public schools serving 823 students. These schools are split between two districts, McCamey ISD and Rankin ISD. Every level of education is represented by exactly one dedicated campus for the entire county.
What are the major school districts in Upton County, Texas?
McCamey ISD is the larger of the two districts with 505 students across three campuses. Rankin ISD operates as a single K-12 campus serving 318 students. There are no charter or alternative schools, ensuring a purely local and traditional educational focus.
What is the school experience like in Upton County?
All four schools in Upton County are classified as rural, reflecting the county's wide-open character. With an average school size of only 206 students, the environment is highly personal. Even the largest school, Rankin, serves just 318 students from kindergarten through graduation.
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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.