Wichita County Schools & Education
Wichita County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
96.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,659
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#95
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wichita County
Measured School Summary
Wichita County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 96.9%.
Funding Context
At $6,659 per pupil, Wichita County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wichita 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
45 public schools and 5 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #95 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
96.9%
5.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,659
$839 below the state average
School coverage
45
5 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
Wichita County has 45 public schools across 5 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 Wichita 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
WICHITA FALLS ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 27 of 45 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#95
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
WICHITA FALLS ISD
Elementary to high school visible
13,296 students
27 listed schools in this county slice.
BURKBURNETT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,211 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
IOWA PARK CISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,895 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
CITY VIEW ISD
Elementary and high visible
1,133 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
WICHITA FALLS ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 27 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 Wichita County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wichita 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 Wichita 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 Robust Urban School Infrastructure
Wichita County supports 20,102 students through a network of 45 public schools across five districts. The landscape is diverse, featuring 23 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 13 high schools to accommodate its large student population. This extensive system provides a wide variety of academic and extracurricular pathways.
Wichita Falls ISD Commands the Region
Wichita Falls ISD is the dominant district, educating 13,296 students across 27 different schools. Burkburnett ISD also plays a major role with 3,211 students, while a single charter school offers alternative public options. Large campuses like Rider High School, with 1,589 students, serve as central hubs for the community.
City Classrooms and Suburban Settings
The majority of schools—31 in total—are located in city settings, giving the area a distinctly urban feel with an average school size of 467 students. Smaller towns and rural areas host the remaining 14 schools, offering a range of campus environments. Students at Barwise Middle School and McNiel Middle School experience the bustling energy of large, modern campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
45
in Wichita County
Reported Enrollment
20,102
45 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Wichita County
WICHITA FALLS ISD
GuideBURKBURNETT ISD
IOWA PARK CISD
CITY VIEW ISD
ELECTRA ISD
45 Public Schools in Wichita 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 20 of 45 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIDER H S | Profile | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76310City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,589 |
| WICHITA FALLS H S | Profile | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76309City: Midsize | 8–12 | High | 1,309 |
| MCNIEL MIDDLE | Profile | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76310City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,106 |
| BARWISE MIDDLE | Profile | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76308City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 1,017 |
| BURKBURNETT H S | Record | BURKBURNETT ISD | BURKBURNETT, 76354Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 834 |
| HIRSCHI H S | Record | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76305City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 790 |
| BURKBURNETT MIDDLE | Record | BURKBURNETT ISD | BURKBURNETT, 76354Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 736 |
| CITY VIEW JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH | Record | CITY VIEW ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76306Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 627 |
| I C EVANS EL | Record | BURKBURNETT ISD | BURKBURNETT, 76354Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 618 |
| FOWLER EL | Record | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76310City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 548 |
| IOWA PARK H S | Record | IOWA PARK CISD | IOWA PARK, 76367Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 544 |
| ZUNDELOWITZ EL | Record | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76309City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 538 |
| KIRBY MIDDLE | Record | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76306City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 533 |
| OVERTON RAY EL | Record | BURKBURNETT ISD | BURKBURNETT, 76354Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 527 |
| CITY VIEW EL | Record | CITY VIEW ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76306City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 502 |
| SCOTLAND PARK EL | Record | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76307City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 473 |
| MILAM EL | Record | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76308City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 468 |
| KIDWELL EL | Record | IOWA PARK CISD | IOWA PARK, 76367Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 467 |
| JOHN G TOWER EL | Record | BURKBURNETT ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76306City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| CUNNINGHAM SCHOOL | Record | WICHITA FALLS ISD | WICHITA FALLS, 76308City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 454 |
RIDER H S
WICHITA FALLS ISD
WICHITA FALLS, 76310 / City: Midsize
WICHITA FALLS H S
WICHITA FALLS ISD
WICHITA FALLS, 76309 / City: Midsize
MCNIEL MIDDLE
WICHITA FALLS ISD
WICHITA FALLS, 76310 / City: Midsize
BARWISE MIDDLE
WICHITA FALLS ISD
WICHITA FALLS, 76308 / City: Midsize
CITY VIEW JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH
CITY VIEW ISD
WICHITA FALLS, 76306 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,659
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Wichita County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wichita County, Texas?
Wichita County supports 20,102 students through a network of 45 public schools across five districts. The landscape is diverse, featuring 23 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 13 high schools to accommodate its large student population. This extensive system provides a wide variety of academic and extracurricular pathways.
What are the major school districts in Wichita County, Texas?
Wichita Falls ISD is the dominant district, educating 13,296 students across 27 different schools. Burkburnett ISD also plays a major role with 3,211 students, while a single charter school offers alternative public options. Large campuses like Rider High School, with 1,589 students, serve as central hubs for the community.
What is the school experience like in Wichita County?
The majority of schools—31 in total—are located in city settings, giving the area a distinctly urban feel with an average school size of 467 students. Smaller towns and rural areas host the remaining 14 schools, offering a range of campus environments. Students at Barwise Middle School and McNiel Middle School experience the bustling energy of large, modern campuses.
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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.