Van Zandt County Schools & Education
Van Zandt County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,272
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#165
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Van Zandt County
Measured School Summary
Van Zandt County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,272 per pupil, Van Zandt County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Van Zandt 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
29 public schools and 8 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #165 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,272
$1,226 below the state average
School coverage
29
8 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
Van Zandt County has 29 public schools across 8 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 Van Zandt 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
Van Zandt 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
#165
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
WILLS POINT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,765 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
VAN ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,407 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
CANTON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,303 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
GRAND SALINE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,214 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GRAND SALINE 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 Van Zandt County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt 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 Broad Educational Network in Van Zandt
Van Zandt County supports 10,717 students across 29 public schools and 8 different districts. The infrastructure includes 12 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools, providing a complete path for local families. This network manages a significant student population spread across the county's growing communities.
Spotlight on Wills Point and Van Districts
Wills Point ISD serves as the county's largest district with 2,765 students, followed closely by Van ISD with 2,407 students. Grand Saline ISD also plays a major role, managing 5 schools for over 1,200 children. Charter school options are limited here, representing only 3.4% of the total school landscape.
Small-Town Feel with Personal Attention
With 17 schools in town settings and 12 in rural areas, the county offers a distinctly non-urban educational environment. The average school size is just 370 students, ensuring a more personalized experience than many suburban districts. The largest campus is Wills Point High School with 803 students, while many primary schools remain much smaller.
School Overview
Total Schools
29
in Van Zandt County
Reported Enrollment
10,717
29 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
1
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Van Zandt County
WILLS POINT ISD
VAN ISD
CANTON ISD
GRAND SALINE ISD
EDGEWOOD ISD
MARTINS MILL ISD
FRUITVALE ISD
RANCH ACADEMY
29 Public Schools in Van Zandt 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 20 of 29 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLS POINT H S | Record | WILLS POINT ISD | WILLS POINT, 75169Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 803 |
| VAN H S | Record | VAN ISD | VAN, 75790Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 793 |
| CANTON H S | Record | CANTON ISD | CANTON, 75103Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 653 |
| EARNEST O WOODS INT | Record | WILLS POINT ISD | WILLS POINT, 75169Town: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 589 |
| WILLS POINT PRI | Record | WILLS POINT ISD | WILLS POINT, 75169Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 577 |
| CANTON EL | Record | CANTON ISD | CANTON, 75103Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 571 |
| CANTON J H | Record | CANTON ISD | CANTON, 75103Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 550 |
| CANTON INT | Record | CANTON ISD | CANTON, 75103Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 529 |
| VAN MIDDLE | Record | VAN ISD | VAN, 75790Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 512 |
| WILLS POINT MIDDLE | Record | WILLS POINT ISD | WILLS POINT, 75169Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 407 |
| RHODES EL | Record | VAN ISD | VAN, 75790Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 392 |
| VAN J H | Record | VAN ISD | VAN, 75790Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 389 |
| WILLS POINT J H | Record | WILLS POINT ISD | WILLS POINT, 75169Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 389 |
| GRAND SALINE H S | Record | GRAND SALINE ISD | GRAND SALINE, 75140Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 341 |
| VAN INT | Record | VAN ISD | VAN, 75790Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 321 |
| EDGEWOOD H S | Record | EDGEWOOD ISD | EDGEWOOD, 75117Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 314 |
| GRAND SALINE EL | Record | GRAND SALINE ISD | GRAND SALINE, 75140Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 308 |
| MARTINS MILL EL | Record | MARTINS MILL ISD | MARTIN'S MILL, 75754Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 284 |
| GRAND SALINE INT | Record | GRAND SALINE ISD | GRAND SALINE, 75140Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 281 |
| GRAND SALINE MIDDLE | Record | GRAND SALINE ISD | GRAND SALINE, 75140Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 273 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,272
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Van Zandt County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Van Zandt County, Texas?
Van Zandt County supports 10,717 students across 29 public schools and 8 different districts. The infrastructure includes 12 elementary, 8 middle, and 9 high schools, providing a complete path for local families. This network manages a significant student population spread across the county's growing communities.
What are the major school districts in Van Zandt County, Texas?
Wills Point ISD serves as the county's largest district with 2,765 students, followed closely by Van ISD with 2,407 students. Grand Saline ISD also plays a major role, managing 5 schools for over 1,200 children. Charter school options are limited here, representing only 3.4% of the total school landscape.
What is the school experience like in Van Zandt County?
With 17 schools in town settings and 12 in rural areas, the county offers a distinctly non-urban educational environment. The average school size is just 370 students, ensuring a more personalized experience than many suburban districts. The largest campus is Wills Point High School with 803 students, while many primary schools remain much smaller.
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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.