Webb County Schools & Education
Webb County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,743
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#129
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Webb County
Measured School Summary
Webb County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.2%.
Funding Context
At $6,743 per pupil, Webb County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 2% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Webb 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
90 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #129 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.2%
2.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,743
$755 below the state average
School coverage
90
4 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
Webb County has 90 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 Webb 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
Webb 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
#129
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 1 points above 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.
UNITED ISD
Elementary to high school visible
41,381 students
51 listed schools in this county slice.
LAREDO ISD
Elementary to high school visible
20,932 students
30 listed schools in this county slice.
WEBB CISD
Elementary to high school visible
245 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO
High school only in this slice
215 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
UNITED ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 51 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 Webb County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Webb 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 Webb 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 Massive Educational Hub in Webb County
Webb County manages an extensive network of 90 public schools serving 64,946 students across 4 districts. This vast system includes 52 elementary, 18 middle, and 17 high schools. It is one of the most robust educational infrastructures in South Texas, handling a large and diverse student population.
United and Laredo ISDs Drive Results
United ISD is the region's giant with 51 schools and 41,381 students, followed by Laredo ISD with over 20,000 students. The county also hosts 6 charter schools, offering diverse educational models to over 6% of the student body. Webb CISD rounds out the county with a much smaller, specialized district.
Urban Intensity and Massive Campuses
The majority of schools—76 in total—are located within city limits, resulting in a high average school size of 722. High schools here are particularly large, with United High School serving over 3,600 students. This creates a vibrant, high-energy school atmosphere with significant extracurricular and athletic opportunities.
School Overview
Total Schools
90
in Webb County
Reported Enrollment
64,946
90 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
6
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Webb County
UNITED ISD
GuideLAREDO ISD
GuideWEBB CISD
TRIUMPH PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS-LAREDO
90 Public Schools in Webb County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 90 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED H S | Profile | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78045Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 3,644 |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON | Profile | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78046City: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,252 |
| UNITED SOUTH H S | Profile | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78046City: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,243 |
| JOHN B ALEXANDER H S | Profile | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78041City: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,070 |
| NIXON H S | Profile | LAREDO ISD | LAREDO, 78043City: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,218 |
| MARTIN H S | Profile | LAREDO ISD | LAREDO, 78040City: Large | 8–12 | High | 1,914 |
| DR LEO CIGARROA H S | Profile | LAREDO ISD | LAREDO, 78046City: Large | 8–12 | High | 1,472 |
| LAMAR MIDDLE | Profile | LAREDO ISD | LAREDO, 78043City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,341 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE | Profile | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78045City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,112 |
| JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE | Profile | LAREDO ISD | LAREDO, 78046City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,104 |
| CHRISTEN MIDDLE | Profile | LAREDO ISD | LAREDO, 78040City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,098 |
| ELIAS HERRERA MIDDLE | Profile | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78045City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,097 |
| UNITED MIDDLE | Profile | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78045City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,092 |
| UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE | Profile | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78046City: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,009 |
| COL SANTOS BENAVIDES EL | Record | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78045City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 895 |
| SAN ISIDRO EL | Record | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78045Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 879 |
| JULIA BIRD JONES MULLER EL | Record | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78045City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 828 |
| RYAN EL | Record | LAREDO ISD | LAREDO, 78043City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 809 |
| JOHN W ARNDT EL | Record | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78046City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 791 |
| VETERANS MEMORIAL EL | Record | UNITED ISD | LAREDO, 78046City: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 779 |
UNITED H S
UNITED ISD
LAREDO, 78045 / Rural: Fringe
LYNDON B JOHNSON
UNITED ISD
LAREDO, 78046 / City: Large
UNITED SOUTH H S
UNITED ISD
LAREDO, 78046 / City: Large
JOHN B ALEXANDER H S
UNITED ISD
LAREDO, 78041 / City: Large
NIXON H S
LAREDO ISD
LAREDO, 78043 / City: Large
MARTIN H S
LAREDO ISD
LAREDO, 78040 / City: Large
DR LEO CIGARROA H S
LAREDO ISD
LAREDO, 78046 / City: Large
LAMAR MIDDLE
LAREDO ISD
LAREDO, 78043 / City: Large
GEORGE WASHINGTON MIDDLE
UNITED ISD
LAREDO, 78045 / City: Large
JOAQUIN CIGARROA MIDDLE
LAREDO ISD
LAREDO, 78046 / City: Large
CHRISTEN MIDDLE
LAREDO ISD
LAREDO, 78040 / City: Large
ELIAS HERRERA MIDDLE
UNITED ISD
LAREDO, 78045 / City: Large
UNITED MIDDLE
UNITED ISD
LAREDO, 78045 / City: Large
UNITED SOUTH MIDDLE
UNITED ISD
LAREDO, 78046 / City: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,743
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Webb County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Webb County, Texas?
Webb County manages an extensive network of 90 public schools serving 64,946 students across 4 districts. This vast system includes 52 elementary, 18 middle, and 17 high schools. It is one of the most robust educational infrastructures in South Texas, handling a large and diverse student population.
What are the major school districts in Webb County, Texas?
United ISD is the region's giant with 51 schools and 41,381 students, followed by Laredo ISD with over 20,000 students. The county also hosts 6 charter schools, offering diverse educational models to over 6% of the student body. Webb CISD rounds out the county with a much smaller, specialized district.
What is the school experience like in Webb County?
The majority of schools—76 in total—are located within city limits, resulting in a high average school size of 722. High schools here are particularly large, with United High School serving over 3,600 students. This creates a vibrant, high-energy school atmosphere with significant extracurricular and athletic opportunities.
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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.