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Uvalde County Schools & Education

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

85.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,373

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

37/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#225

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Uvalde County

Measured School Summary

Uvalde County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $7,373 per pupil, Uvalde County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 35% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Uvalde 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

14 public schools and 4 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

37/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #225 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

85.0%

6.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$7,373

$125 below the state average

School coverage

14

4 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

Uvalde County has 14 public schools across 4 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 Uvalde 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

UVALDE CISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 14 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#225

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.

UVALDE CISD

Elementary to high school visible

3,962 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 2Other 1

8 listed schools in this county slice.

SABINAL ISD

Elementary to high school visible

428 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 2Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

KNIPPA ISD

Other grade structure

416 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

UTOPIA ISD

Other grade structure

194 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

UVALDE CISD is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Uvalde County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Uvalde 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 Uvalde 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 Growing Hub for South Texas Students

Uvalde County serves 5,000 students across 14 public schools and four districts. The network includes four elementary, three middle, and four high schools. This infrastructure supports a diverse student population in both town and rural settings.

Uvalde CISD and Specialized Options

Uvalde CISD is the primary educator, managing nine schools and 4,071 students. The Uvalde Dual Language Academy serves 630 students as a notable charter option for families. Smaller districts like Knippa ISD and Sabinal ISD provide additional localized school choices.

A Balance of Town and Country

The county features eight schools in town settings and six in rural areas, offering a varied lifestyle. Uvalde High School is the largest campus with 1,129 students, while the county average is 385. This mix allows families to choose between a central town experience or a quieter rural school.

School Overview

Total Schools

14

in Uvalde County

Reported Enrollment

5,000

14 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

1

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle3
High4
Other3

4 School Districts in Uvalde County

UVALDE CISD

Guide
9 schools
4,071 students
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SABINAL ISD

4 schools
428 students

KNIPPA ISD

1 school
416 students

UTOPIA ISD

1 school
194 students

14 Public Schools in Uvalde County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 14 of 14 matching schools

UVALDE H S

UVALDE CISD

UVALDE, 78802 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,129 students

DALTON EL

UVALDE CISD

UVALDE, 78802 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary734 students

UVALDE DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY

UVALDE CISD

UVALDE, 78801 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Charter630 students

MORALES J H

UVALDE CISD

UVALDE, 78802 / Town: Remote

Record7–9Middle592 students

KNIPPA SCHOOL

KNIPPA ISD

KNIPPA, 78870 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other416 students

FLORES EL

UVALDE CISD

UVALDE, 78802 / Town: Remote

Record5–6Middle337 students

UVALDE EL

UVALDE CISD

UVALDE, 78802 / Town: Remote

Record3–4Primary337 students

SABINAL EL

SABINAL ISD

SABINAL, 78881 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary234 students

UTOPIA SCHOOL

UTOPIA ISD

UTOPIA, 78884 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–12Other194 students

UVALDE CISD VIRTUAL ACADEMY

UVALDE CISD

UVALDE, 78802 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Virtual164 students

SABINAL SECONDARY

SABINAL ISD

SABINAL, 78881 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High132 students

SABINAL SECONDARY

SABINAL ISD

SABINAL, 78881 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle62 students

CROSSROADS ACADEMY

UVALDE CISD

UVALDE, 78802 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative39 students

CLUSTER V SP ED

SABINAL ISD

SABINAL, 78881 / Rural: Remote

Record12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,373

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 Uvalde County?
Uvalde County has a school score of 37/100, 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 Uvalde County?
The high school graduation rate in Uvalde County is 85.0%, which is below 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 Uvalde County spend per student?
Uvalde County spends $7,373 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 Uvalde County, Texas — FAQ

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

Uvalde County serves 5,000 students across 14 public schools and four districts. The network includes four elementary, three middle, and four high schools. This infrastructure supports a diverse student population in both town and rural settings.

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

Uvalde CISD is the primary educator, managing nine schools and 4,071 students. The Uvalde Dual Language Academy serves 630 students as a notable charter option for families. Smaller districts like Knippa ISD and Sabinal ISD provide additional localized school choices.

What is the school experience like in Uvalde County?

The county features eight schools in town settings and six in rural areas, offering a varied lifestyle. Uvalde High School is the largest campus with 1,129 students, while the county average is 385. This mix allows families to choose between a central town experience or a quieter rural school.

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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.