Wilson County Schools & Education
Wilson County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
95.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,901
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
51/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#169
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wilson County
Measured School Summary
Wilson County performs at an average level with a school score of 51/100 and a solid graduation rate of 95.2%.
Funding Context
At $5,901 per pupil, Wilson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 9% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 21% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wilson 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
20 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
51/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #169 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.2%
3.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,901
$1,597 below the state average
School coverage
20
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
Wilson County has 20 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 Wilson 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
Wilson 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
#169
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
FLORESVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
4,042 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
LA VERNIA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,515 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
POTH ISD
Elementary to high school visible
935 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
STOCKDALE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
857 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
FLORESVILLE 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 Wilson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wilson 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 Wilson 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.
Comprehensive Schooling for 9,000+ Students
Wilson County supports 9,360 students through 20 public schools managed by four distinct districts. The system includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools, along with 3 specialized campuses. This infrastructure provides a complete educational pathway for families in the region.
Floresville and La Vernia Lead
Floresville ISD is the largest district, serving 4,042 students across six schools, followed by La Vernia ISD with 3,515 students. Stockdale ISD offers a smaller alternative with 857 students. There are no charter schools in Wilson County, meaning all public education is focused through traditional local districts.
A Predominantly Rural Learning Experience
With 17 of its 20 schools located in rural settings, the county offers a classic Texas countryside education. The average campus size is 493 students, though Floresville High School is the largest with 1,246 students. This allows for a balance of large-school resources and small-town community feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
20
in Wilson County
Reported Enrollment
9,360
20 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Wilson County
FLORESVILLE ISD
GuideLA VERNIA ISD
GuidePOTH ISD
STOCKDALE ISD
20 Public Schools in Wilson County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 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 20 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLORESVILLE H S | Profile | FLORESVILLE ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,246 |
| FLORESVILLE SOUTH EL | Profile | FLORESVILLE ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 1,025 |
| LA VERNIA H S | Profile | LA VERNIA ISD | LA VERNIA, 78121Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 981 |
| FLORESVILLE MIDDLE | Record | FLORESVILLE ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 904 |
| LA VERNIA PRI | Record | LA VERNIA ISD | LA VERNIA, 78121Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 881 |
| FLORESVILLE NORTH EL | Record | FLORESVILLE ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 844 |
| LA VERNIA INT | Record | LA VERNIA ISD | LA VERNIA, 78121Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 837 |
| LA VERNIA J H | Record | LA VERNIA ISD | LA VERNIA, 78121Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 816 |
| POTH EL | Record | POTH ISD | POTH, 78147Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 455 |
| STOCKDALE EL | Record | STOCKDALE ISD | STOCKDALE, 78160Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 397 |
| POTH H S | Record | POTH ISD | POTH, 78147Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 274 |
| STOCKDALE H S | Record | STOCKDALE ISD | STOCKDALE, 78160Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 257 |
| POTH J H | Record | POTH ISD | POTH, 78147Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 206 |
| STOCKDALE J H | Record | STOCKDALE ISD | STOCKDALE, 78160Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 199 |
| FLORESVILLE ALTER CTR | Record | FLORESVILLE ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Rural: Fringe | 5–12 | Alternative | 23 |
| FISD DAEP | Record | KENEDY ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 6 |
| KCISD - DAEP | Record | KARNES CITY ISD | KARNES CITY, 78118Rural: Fringe | 6–11 | Alternative | 5 |
| ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | STOCKDALE ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 2 |
| WILSON CO JJAEP | Record | STOCKDALE ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Rural: Fringe | 10 | Alternative | 2 |
| WILSON CO J J A E P | Record | FLORESVILLE ISD | FLORESVILLE, 78114Rural: Fringe | 4–12 | Alternative | 0 |
FLORESVILLE H S
FLORESVILLE ISD
FLORESVILLE, 78114 / Town: Distant
FLORESVILLE SOUTH EL
FLORESVILLE ISD
FLORESVILLE, 78114 / Town: Distant
LA VERNIA H S
LA VERNIA ISD
LA VERNIA, 78121 / Rural: Distant
FLORESVILLE ALTER CTR
FLORESVILLE ISD
FLORESVILLE, 78114 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,901
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Wilson County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wilson County, Texas?
Wilson County supports 9,360 students through 20 public schools managed by four distinct districts. The system includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools, along with 3 specialized campuses. This infrastructure provides a complete educational pathway for families in the region.
What are the major school districts in Wilson County, Texas?
Floresville ISD is the largest district, serving 4,042 students across six schools, followed by La Vernia ISD with 3,515 students. Stockdale ISD offers a smaller alternative with 857 students. There are no charter schools in Wilson County, meaning all public education is focused through traditional local districts.
What is the school experience like in Wilson County?
With 17 of its 20 schools located in rural settings, the county offers a classic Texas countryside education. The average campus size is 493 students, though Floresville High School is the largest with 1,246 students. This allows for a balance of large-school resources and small-town community feel.
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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.