Washington County Schools & Education
Washington County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,668
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#195
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Washington County
Measured School Summary
Washington County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.9%.
Funding Context
At $6,668 per pupil, Washington County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Washington 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
10 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
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #195 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.9%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,668
$830 below the state average
School coverage
10
2 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
Washington County has 10 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 Washington 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
BRENHAM ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#195
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 9 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.
BRENHAM ISD
Elementary to high school visible
4,939 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
BURTON ISD
Elementary and high visible
532 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BRENHAM ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Washington County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Washington 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 Washington 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.
Academic Infrastructure in Washington County
Washington County features 10 public schools serving a total of 5,509 students through 2 districts. The county provides 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools to support its growing student body. This network serves as the backbone of the historic Brenham area's civic life.
Brenham ISD Leads the County
Brenham ISD is the county's largest district by far, managing 7 schools and 4,939 students. Burton ISD serves the remaining 532 students across two schools. One charter school operates in the area, providing an alternative choice for roughly 10% of the county's school facilities.
Balanced Rural and Town Learning
The county's schools are evenly split with 5 campuses in towns and 5 in rural areas. The average school size is 551 students, though Brenham High School is significantly larger with 1,584 students. This mix offers families a choice between larger secondary programs and more intimate elementary settings.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Washington County
Reported Enrollment
5,509
10 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
1
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Washington County
BRENHAM ISD
GuideBURTON ISD
10 Public Schools in Washington 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 dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENHAM H S | Profile | BRENHAM ISD | BRENHAM, 77834Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,584 |
| BRENHAM J H | Record | BRENHAM ISD | BRENHAM, 77834Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 763 |
| BRENHAM MIDDLE | Record | BRENHAM ISD | BRENHAM, 77833Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 720 |
| KRAUSE EL | Record | BRENHAM ISD | BRENHAM, 77833Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 647 |
| BRENHAM EL | Record | BRENHAM ISD | BRENHAM, 77833Rural: Fringe | KG–4 | Primary | 532 |
| ALTON EL | Record | BRENHAM ISD | BRENHAM, 77834Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 467 |
| BURTON EL | Record | BURTON ISD | BURTON, 77835Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 313 |
| BRENHAM EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER | Record | BRENHAM ISD | BRENHAM, 77834Town: Distant | PK | Other | 226 |
| BURTON H S | Record | BURTON ISD | BURTON, 77835Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 219 |
| TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL - BRENHAM CAMPUS | Record | TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL | AUSTIN, 78754Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Charter | 38 |
BRENHAM H S
BRENHAM ISD
BRENHAM, 77834 / Town: Distant
BRENHAM EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER
BRENHAM ISD
BRENHAM, 77834 / Town: Distant
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL - BRENHAM CAMPUS
TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL
AUSTIN, 78754 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,668
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Washington County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Washington County, Texas?
Washington County features 10 public schools serving a total of 5,509 students through 2 districts. The county provides 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools to support its growing student body. This network serves as the backbone of the historic Brenham area's civic life.
What are the major school districts in Washington County, Texas?
Brenham ISD is the county's largest district by far, managing 7 schools and 4,939 students. Burton ISD serves the remaining 532 students across two schools. One charter school operates in the area, providing an alternative choice for roughly 10% of the county's school facilities.
What is the school experience like in Washington County?
The county's schools are evenly split with 5 campuses in towns and 5 in rural areas. The average school size is 551 students, though Brenham High School is significantly larger with 1,584 students. This mix offers families a choice between larger secondary programs and more intimate elementary settings.
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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.