Willacy County Schools & Education
Willacy County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,629
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#116
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Willacy County
Measured School Summary
Willacy County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.7%.
Funding Context
At $7,629 per pupil, Willacy County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Willacy 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
13 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #116 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,629
$131 above the state average
School coverage
13
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
Willacy County has 13 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 Willacy 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
Willacy 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
#116
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
RAYMONDVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,018 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
LYFORD CISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,396 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
LASARA ISD
Elementary and high visible
351 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
SAN PERLITA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
211 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
RAYMONDVILLE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Willacy County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Willacy 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 Willacy 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.
Balanced School Network in Willacy
Willacy County manages 13 public schools serving a total of 3,976 students across four districts. The infrastructure is well-balanced with five elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools. This ensures that students have dedicated facilities for every stage of their primary and secondary education.
Raymondville and Lyford Lead the Way
Raymondville ISD is the largest district with 2,018 students, followed closely by Lyford CISD with 1,396 students. San Perlita ISD serves as a smaller alternative, hosting 211 students across its three schools. The county currently offers no charter school options, focusing on its established traditional public districts.
A Mix of Town and Rural Learning
Schooling in Willacy County takes place across eight town-based and five rural campuses, with an average enrollment of 306 students. Lyford Elementary is the largest campus in the county with 625 students, while smaller schools provide more intimate settings. This blend of environments allows families to choose between centralized town schools or quieter rural facilities.
School Overview
Total Schools
13
in Willacy County
Reported Enrollment
3,976
13 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Willacy County
RAYMONDVILLE ISD
LYFORD CISD
LASARA ISD
SAN PERLITA ISD
13 Public Schools in Willacy 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 13 of 13 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYFORD EL | Record | LYFORD CISD | LYFORD, 78569Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 625 |
| PITTMAN EL | Record | RAYMONDVILLE ISD | RAYMONDVILLE, 78580Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 579 |
| RAYMONDVILLE H S | Record | RAYMONDVILLE ISD | RAYMONDVILLE, 78580Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 508 |
| LYFORD H S | Record | LYFORD CISD | LYFORD, 78569Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 472 |
| SMITH EL | Record | RAYMONDVILLE ISD | RAYMONDVILLE, 78580Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 450 |
| MYRA GREEN MIDDLE | Record | RAYMONDVILLE ISD | RAYMONDVILLE, 78580Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 425 |
| LYFORD MIDDLE | Record | LYFORD CISD | LYFORD, 78569Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 299 |
| LASARA EL | Record | LASARA ISD | LASARA, 78561Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 251 |
| LASARA H S | Record | LASARA ISD | LASARA, 78561Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 100 |
| SAN PERLITA EL | Record | SAN PERLITA ISD | SAN PERLITA, 78590Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 98 |
| SAN PERLITA H S | Record | SAN PERLITA ISD | SAN PERLITA, 78590Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 70 |
| RAYMONDVILLE OPTIONS ACADEMIC ACADEMY | Record | RAYMONDVILLE ISD | RAYMONDVILLE, 78580Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 56 |
| SAN PERLITA MIDDLE | Record | SAN PERLITA ISD | SAN PERLITA, 78590Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 43 |
RAYMONDVILLE OPTIONS ACADEMIC ACADEMY
RAYMONDVILLE ISD
RAYMONDVILLE, 78580 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,629
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Willacy County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Willacy County, Texas?
Willacy County manages 13 public schools serving a total of 3,976 students across four districts. The infrastructure is well-balanced with five elementary schools, three middle schools, and five high schools. This ensures that students have dedicated facilities for every stage of their primary and secondary education.
What are the major school districts in Willacy County, Texas?
Raymondville ISD is the largest district with 2,018 students, followed closely by Lyford CISD with 1,396 students. San Perlita ISD serves as a smaller alternative, hosting 211 students across its three schools. The county currently offers no charter school options, focusing on its established traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Willacy County?
Schooling in Willacy County takes place across eight town-based and five rural campuses, with an average enrollment of 306 students. Lyford Elementary is the largest campus in the county with 625 students, while smaller schools provide more intimate settings. This blend of environments allows families to choose between centralized town schools or quieter rural facilities.
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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.