Wilbarger County Schools & Education
Wilbarger County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,218
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#161
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wilbarger County
Measured School Summary
Wilbarger County performs at an average level with a school score of 52/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.1%.
Funding Context
At $7,218 per pupil, Wilbarger County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wilbarger 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
8 public schools and 3 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #161 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.1%
0.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,218
$280 below the state average
School coverage
8
3 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
Wilbarger County has 8 public schools across 3 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 Wilbarger 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
VERNON ISD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 6 of 8 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#161
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
VERNON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,792 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
NORTHSIDE ISD
Other grade structure
243 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
HARROLD ISD
Other grade structure
138 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
VERNON ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Wilbarger County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wilbarger County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Wilbarger 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.
Dedicated Education in North Texas
Wilbarger County provides education for 2,173 students through eight public schools distributed among three districts. The facilities include two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, alongside three alternative or specialized campuses. This structure ensures coverage for students from kindergarten through high school graduation.
Vernon ISD Serves the Majority
Vernon ISD is the largest district by far, managing six schools and 1,792 students, which is over 80% of the county's total enrollment. Northside ISD and Harrold ISD provide smaller, more focused environments for their respective student bodies. No charter schools exist in the county, focusing all public resources on traditional district schools.
Town-Centered Schools with Personal Scale
Six of the county's eight schools are located in town settings, creating a centralized community feel for most students. The average campus size is 272 students, ranging from Vernon High School with 532 students down to smaller specialized programs. This scale allows for manageable student-to-teacher ratios and a community-oriented atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Wilbarger County
Reported Enrollment
2,173
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Wilbarger County
VERNON ISD
NORTHSIDE ISD
HARROLD ISD
8 Public Schools in Wilbarger 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VERNON H S | Record | VERNON ISD | VERNON, 76384Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 532 |
| SHIVE EL | Record | VERNON ISD | VERNON, 76384Town: Remote | 2–5 | Primary | 525 |
| VERNON MIDDLE | Record | VERNON ISD | VERNON, 76384Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 371 |
| T G MCCORD EL | Record | VERNON ISD | VERNON, 76384Town: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 337 |
| NORTHSIDE SCHOOL | Record | NORTHSIDE ISD | VERNON, 76384Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 243 |
| HARROLD SCHOOL | Record | HARROLD ISD | HARROLD, 76364Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 138 |
| NORTH TEXAS STATE HOSPITAL - AFP - VERNON | Record | VERNON ISD | VERNON, 76384Town: Remote | 7–11 | Alternative | 15 |
| VERNON ISD OPPORTUNITY CENTER | Record | VERNON ISD | VERNON, 76384Town: Remote | 10–12 | Alternative | 12 |
NORTH TEXAS STATE HOSPITAL - AFP - VERNON
VERNON ISD
VERNON, 76384 / Town: Remote
VERNON ISD OPPORTUNITY CENTER
VERNON ISD
VERNON, 76384 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,218
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Wilbarger County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wilbarger County, Texas?
Wilbarger County provides education for 2,173 students through eight public schools distributed among three districts. The facilities include two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, alongside three alternative or specialized campuses. This structure ensures coverage for students from kindergarten through high school graduation.
What are the major school districts in Wilbarger County, Texas?
Vernon ISD is the largest district by far, managing six schools and 1,792 students, which is over 80% of the county's total enrollment. Northside ISD and Harrold ISD provide smaller, more focused environments for their respective student bodies. No charter schools exist in the county, focusing all public resources on traditional district schools.
What is the school experience like in Wilbarger County?
Six of the county's eight schools are located in town settings, creating a centralized community feel for most students. The average campus size is 272 students, ranging from Vernon High School with 532 students down to smaller specialized programs. This scale allows for manageable student-to-teacher ratios and a community-oriented atmosphere.
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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.