Wise County Schools & Education
Wise County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,612
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
54/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#145
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wise County
Measured School Summary
Wise County performs at an average level with a school score of 54/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.7%.
Funding Context
At $6,612 per pupil, Wise County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wise 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
28 public schools and 7 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
54/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #145 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.7%
2.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,612
$886 below the state average
School coverage
28
7 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
Wise County has 28 public schools across 7 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 Wise 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
Wise 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
#145
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
DECATUR ISD
Elementary to high school visible
3,838 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
BRIDGEPORT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,058 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
PARADISE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,298 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
BOYD ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,266 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
DECATUR 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 Wise County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wise 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 Wise 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.
Expansive Rural Education in Wise
Wise County supports 12,253 students through 28 public schools across seven different districts. The landscape is well-equipped with 13 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 6 high schools. This broad network ensures that students across the county have access to local education near their homes.
Decatur ISD Anchors the School System
Decatur ISD is the largest district in the county, educating 3,838 students across six campuses. Other significant districts include Bridgeport ISD and Boyd ISD, which serve 2,058 and 1,266 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a strong traditional public school culture.
Predominantly Rural with Town Hubs
With 23 rural schools and 5 town-based campuses, Wise County offers a classic country-living educational experience. The average school size is 438 students, though Decatur High School serves as a larger hub with 1,140 students. This mix allows families to choose between small rural elementary schools and larger secondary campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Wise County
Reported Enrollment
12,253
28 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Wise County
DECATUR ISD
GuideBRIDGEPORT ISD
PARADISE ISD
BOYD ISD
ALVORD ISD
CHICO ISD
SLIDELL ISD
28 Public Schools in Wise County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DECATUR H S | Profile | DECATUR ISD | DECATUR, 76234Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 1,140 |
| MCCARROLL MIDDLE | Record | DECATUR ISD | DECATUR, 76234Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 821 |
| CHISHOLM TRAIL MIDDLE | Record | NORTHWEST ISD | RHOME, 76078Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 684 |
| SEVEN HILLS EL | Record | NORTHWEST ISD | RHOME, 76078Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 667 |
| BRIDGEPORT H S | Record | BRIDGEPORT ISD | BRIDGEPORT, 76426Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 633 |
| PRAIRIE VIEW EL | Record | NORTHWEST ISD | RHOME, 76078Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 631 |
| RANN EL | Record | DECATUR ISD | DECATUR, 76234Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 549 |
| CARSON EL | Record | DECATUR ISD | DECATUR, 76234Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 548 |
| BRIDGEPORT EL | Record | BRIDGEPORT ISD | BRIDGEPORT, 76426Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 523 |
| BOYD EL | Record | BOYD ISD | BOYD, 76023Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 478 |
| YOUNG EL | Record | DECATUR ISD | DECATUR, 76234Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 458 |
| BRIDGEPORT MIDDLE | Record | BRIDGEPORT ISD | BRIDGEPORT, 76426Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 455 |
| BRIDGEPORT INT | Record | BRIDGEPORT ISD | BRIDGEPORT, 76426Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 447 |
| SLIDELL SCHOOLS | Record | SLIDELL ISD | SLIDELL, 76267Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 441 |
| PARADISE EL | Record | PARADISE ISD | PARADISE, 76073Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 436 |
| ALVORD EL | Record | ALVORD ISD | ALVORD, 76225Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 395 |
| PARADISE H S | Record | PARADISE ISD | PARADISE, 76073Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 388 |
| BOYD H S | Record | BOYD ISD | BOYD, 76023Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 386 |
| STEM ACADEMY AT ENIS EL | Record | DECATUR ISD | DECATUR, 76234Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 322 |
| PARADISE MIDDLE | Record | PARADISE ISD | PARADISE, 76073Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 293 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,612
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Wise County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wise County, Texas?
Wise County supports 12,253 students through 28 public schools across seven different districts. The landscape is well-equipped with 13 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 6 high schools. This broad network ensures that students across the county have access to local education near their homes.
What are the major school districts in Wise County, Texas?
Decatur ISD is the largest district in the county, educating 3,838 students across six campuses. Other significant districts include Bridgeport ISD and Boyd ISD, which serve 2,058 and 1,266 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a strong traditional public school culture.
What is the school experience like in Wise County?
With 23 rural schools and 5 town-based campuses, Wise County offers a classic country-living educational experience. The average school size is 438 students, though Decatur High School serves as a larger hub with 1,140 students. This mix allows families to choose between small rural elementary schools and larger secondary 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.