Walker County Schools & Education
Walker County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
10/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
80.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,678
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
10/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#253
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Walker County
Measured School Summary
Walker County faces educational challenges with a school score of 10/100 and a graduation rate of 80.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,678 per pupil, Walker County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 83% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 10.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 24% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Walker 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 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
10/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #253 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
80.7%
10.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,678
$1,820 below the state average
School coverage
18
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
Walker County has 18 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.
What Walker 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
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES carries most of the listed public-school system, with 43 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#253
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 46 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.
HUNTSVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
11,313 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
NEW WAVERLY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,065 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
Elementary school only in this slice
375 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
RAVEN SCHOOL
High school only in this slice
56 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES is the largest listed district slice, with 43 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 Walker County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Walker 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 Walker 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.
Large-Scale Education in Walker County
Walker County operates 18 public schools serving 12,904 students through 4 distinct school districts. The landscape is unique, featuring 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools, along with significant online learning components. This infrastructure supports one of the higher average enrollment counts per campus in the region.
Charter and Online Options Drive Enrollment
Huntsville ISD serves 11,313 students, but the county also hosts Texas College Preparatory Academies, which manages 43 schools statewide. Charter schools are a major factor here, accounting for nearly 17% of all local schools. Large virtual programs like Texas Online Preparatory High School serve over 2,100 students each.
Town-Centered Schools with Large Populations
Thirteen of the county's schools are located in town settings, resulting in a high average school size of 717 students. While schools like Mance Park Middle serve 904 students, the online preparatory campuses represent the largest enrollment blocks. This creates an educational feel defined by large cohorts and significant digital integration.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Walker County
Reported Enrollment
12,904
18 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
3
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Walker County
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
GuideHUNTSVILLE ISD
GuideNEW WAVERLY ISD
RAVEN SCHOOL
18 Public Schools in Walker County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY H S | Profile | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | 9–12 | Virtual | 2,100 |
| TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY MIDDLE | Profile | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | 6–8 | Virtual | 1,941 |
| HUNTSVILLE H S | Profile | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,797 |
| TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY EL | Profile | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | 3–5 | Virtual | 1,334 |
| MANCE PARK MIDDLE | Record | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 904 |
| HUNTSVILLE INT | Record | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 827 |
| HUNTSVILLE EL | Record | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 603 |
| SCOTT JOHNSON EL | Record | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 591 |
| STEWART EL | Record | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 488 |
| SAMUEL HOUSTON EL | Record | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 437 |
| HUNTSVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY | Record | TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES | LEWISVILLE, 75029Town: Distant | KG–8 | Charter | 375 |
| NEW WAVERLY H S | Record | NEW WAVERLY ISD | NEW WAVERLY, 77358Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 333 |
| NEW WAVERLY EL | Record | NEW WAVERLY ISD | NEW WAVERLY, 77358Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 313 |
| GIBBS PRE-K CENTER | Record | HUNTSVILLE ISD | HUNTSVILLE, 77320Town: Distant | PK | Other | 291 |
| NEW WAVERLY J H | Record | NEW WAVERLY ISD | NEW WAVERLY, 77358Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 263 |
| NEW WAVERLY INT | Record | NEW WAVERLY ISD | NEW WAVERLY, 77358Rural: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 156 |
| PREMIER H S OF HUNTSVILLE | Record | PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS | LEWISVILLE, 75029Town: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 95 |
| THOMAS BUZBEE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL | Record | RAVEN SCHOOL | NEW WAVERLY, 77358Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Charter | 56 |
TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY H S
HUNTSVILLE ISD
HUNTSVILLE, 77320 / Town: Distant
TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY MIDDLE
HUNTSVILLE ISD
HUNTSVILLE, 77320 / Town: Distant
HUNTSVILLE H S
HUNTSVILLE ISD
HUNTSVILLE, 77320 / Town: Distant
TEXAS ONLINE PREPARATORY EL
HUNTSVILLE ISD
HUNTSVILLE, 77320 / Town: Distant
HUNTSVILLE CLASSICAL ACADEMY
TEXAS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMIES
LEWISVILLE, 75029 / Town: Distant
PREMIER H S OF HUNTSVILLE
PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS
LEWISVILLE, 75029 / Town: Distant
THOMAS BUZBEE VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
RAVEN SCHOOL
NEW WAVERLY, 77358 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,678
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Walker County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Walker County, Texas?
Walker County operates 18 public schools serving 12,904 students through 4 distinct school districts. The landscape is unique, featuring 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools, along with significant online learning components. This infrastructure supports one of the higher average enrollment counts per campus in the region.
What are the major school districts in Walker County, Texas?
Huntsville ISD serves 11,313 students, but the county also hosts Texas College Preparatory Academies, which manages 43 schools statewide. Charter schools are a major factor here, accounting for nearly 17% of all local schools. Large virtual programs like Texas Online Preparatory High School serve over 2,100 students each.
What is the school experience like in Walker County?
Thirteen of the county's schools are located in town settings, resulting in a high average school size of 717 students. While schools like Mance Park Middle serve 904 students, the online preparatory campuses represent the largest enrollment blocks. This creates an educational feel defined by large cohorts and significant digital integration.
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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.