Val Verde County Schools & Education
Val Verde County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
19/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,851
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
19/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#250
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Val Verde County
Measured School Summary
Val Verde County faces educational challenges with a school score of 19/100 and a graduation rate of 85.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,851 per pupil, Val Verde County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 66% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Val Verde 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
18 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
19/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #250 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
5.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,851
$1,647 below the state average
School coverage
18
2 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
Val Verde County has 18 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 Val Verde 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
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 14 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#250
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 37 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 FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
Elementary to high school visible
9,947 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
COMSTOCK ISD
Other grade structure
222 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD is the largest listed district slice, with 14 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 Val Verde County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Val Verde 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 Val Verde 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.
Education Along the Rio Grande
Val Verde County provides public education to 10,641 students through 18 schools and two districts. The system includes eight elementary schools and five high schools, catering to a large and active student body. The infrastructure is primarily centered around the Del Rio area.
San Felipe-Del Rio CISD Dominates
San Felipe-Del Rio CISD is the county's primary district, serving 9,947 students across 14 campuses. Charter schools have a significant presence here, accounting for 16.7% of all schools. Comstock ISD serves the remaining rural students with a single K-12 campus.
Urban Hub with Rural Reach
Most students attend one of the 14 schools located in town, while 4 schools serve the rural outskirts. Del Rio High School is a massive community hub with 2,470 students. The average school size of 591 is much larger than neighboring rural counties, reflecting its urban center.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Val Verde County
Reported Enrollment
10,641
18 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
3
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Val Verde County
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
GuideCOMSTOCK ISD
18 Public Schools in Val Verde County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL RIO H S | Profile | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 2,470 |
| DEL RIO MIDDLE | Profile | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 1,478 |
| BUENA VISTA EL | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 792 |
| DR LONNIE GREEN JR EL | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 791 |
| SAN FELIPE MEMORIAL MIDDLE | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | 6 | Middle | 674 |
| GARFIELD EL | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 576 |
| DR FERMIN CALDERON EL | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 541 |
| NORTH HEIGHTS EL | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 539 |
| RUBEN CHAVIRA EL | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 505 |
| DEL RIO EARLY COLLEGE H S | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 465 |
| LAMAR EL | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 436 |
| IRENE C CARDWELL EL | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | PK | Other | 426 |
| HERITAGE ACADEMY OF DEL RIO MIDDLE | Record | HERITAGE ACADEMY | DEL RIO, 78840Town: Remote | 5–8 | Charter | 226 |
| COMSTOCK SCHOOL | Record | COMSTOCK ISD | COMSTOCK, 78837Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 222 |
| HERITAGE ACADEMY OF DEL RIO | Record | HERITAGE ACADEMY | DEL RIO, 78840Town: Remote | 9–12 | Charter | 181 |
| ROBERTO BOBBY BARRERA EL STEM MAGNET | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 151 |
| BLENDED ACADEMY | Record | SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD | DEL RIO, 78842Town: Remote | 8–12 | Alternative | 103 |
| PREMIER H S OF DEL RIO | Record | PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS | LEWISVILLE, 75029Town: Remote | 9–12 | Charter | 65 |
DEL RIO H S
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
DEL RIO, 78842 / Town: Remote
DEL RIO MIDDLE
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
DEL RIO, 78842 / Rural: Fringe
DR LONNIE GREEN JR EL
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
DEL RIO, 78842 / Town: Remote
SAN FELIPE MEMORIAL MIDDLE
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
DEL RIO, 78842 / Town: Remote
DR FERMIN CALDERON EL
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
DEL RIO, 78842 / Rural: Fringe
DEL RIO EARLY COLLEGE H S
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
DEL RIO, 78842 / Town: Remote
HERITAGE ACADEMY OF DEL RIO MIDDLE
HERITAGE ACADEMY
DEL RIO, 78840 / Town: Remote
HERITAGE ACADEMY OF DEL RIO
HERITAGE ACADEMY
DEL RIO, 78840 / Town: Remote
ROBERTO BOBBY BARRERA EL STEM MAGNET
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
DEL RIO, 78842 / Town: Remote
BLENDED ACADEMY
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
DEL RIO, 78842 / Town: Remote
PREMIER H S OF DEL RIO
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS
LEWISVILLE, 75029 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,851
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Val Verde County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Val Verde County, Texas?
Val Verde County provides public education to 10,641 students through 18 schools and two districts. The system includes eight elementary schools and five high schools, catering to a large and active student body. The infrastructure is primarily centered around the Del Rio area.
What are the major school districts in Val Verde County, Texas?
San Felipe-Del Rio CISD is the county's primary district, serving 9,947 students across 14 campuses. Charter schools have a significant presence here, accounting for 16.7% of all schools. Comstock ISD serves the remaining rural students with a single K-12 campus.
What is the school experience like in Val Verde County?
Most students attend one of the 14 schools located in town, while 4 schools serve the rural outskirts. Del Rio High School is a massive community hub with 2,470 students. The average school size of 591 is much larger than neighboring rural counties, reflecting its urban center.
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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.