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Wood County Schools & Education

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

96.3%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

96.3%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,430

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

72/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#39

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Wood County

Measured School Summary

Wood County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 96.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,430 per pupil, Wood County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 28% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Wood 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

18 public schools and 6 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

72/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #39 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

96.3%

4.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,430

$68 below the state average

School coverage

18

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Wood County has 18 public schools across 6 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.

Parent decision brief

What Wood 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.

Higher-signal county

Wood County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#39

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 16 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.

MINEOLA ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,643 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

WINNSBORO ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,539 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

QUITMAN ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,216 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

ALBA-GOLDEN ISD

Elementary and high visible

823 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 2Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MINEOLA ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Wood County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wood 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 Wood 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 Broad Educational Network in Wood County

Wood County operates a robust network of 18 public schools across six school districts, serving a total of 6,377 students. The infrastructure includes eight elementary, three middle, and seven high schools to support a growing student population. This diverse setup ensures that every community from Quitman to Mineola has dedicated local facilities.

Leading Districts and Enrollment Powerhouses

Mineola ISD stands as the largest provider in the county, educating 1,643 students across four distinct campuses. Winnsboro ISD follows closely with 1,539 students, while Alba-Golden ISD serves 823 children. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public districts manage 100% of the local student population.

Small-Town Feel with Significant Scale

The county features a mix of 11 town-based and seven rural schools, with an average enrollment of 354 students per campus. Quitman Elementary is the largest single facility with 581 students, while high schools like Winnsboro and Mineola maintain enrollments near 500. This balance provides a tight-knit learning environment without sacrificing the resources of larger institutions.

School Overview

Total Schools

18

in Wood County

Reported Enrollment

6,377

18 schools reporting

School Districts

6

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle3
High7
Other0

6 School Districts in Wood County

MINEOLA ISD

4 schools
1,643 students

WINNSBORO ISD

4 schools
1,539 students

QUITMAN ISD

3 schools
1,216 students

ALBA-GOLDEN ISD

3 schools
823 students

HAWKINS ISD

2 schools
769 students

YANTIS ISD

2 schools
387 students

18 Public Schools in Wood 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 data

Level

Showing 18 of 18 matching schools

QUITMAN EL

QUITMAN ISD

QUITMAN, 75783 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary581 students

WINNSBORO H S

WINNSBORO ISD

WINNSBORO, 75494 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High492 students

MINEOLA H S

MINEOLA ISD

MINEOLA, 75773 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High466 students

MINEOLA PRI

MINEOLA ISD

MINEOLA, 75773 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary443 students

ALBA-GOLDEN H S

ALBA-GOLDEN ISD

ALBA, 75410 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High414 students

ALBA-GOLDEN EL

ALBA-GOLDEN ISD

ALBA, 75410 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary404 students

HAWKINS H S / MIDDLE

HAWKINS ISD

HAWKINS, 75765 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High386 students

HAWKINS EL

HAWKINS ISD

HAWKINS, 75765 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary383 students

MINEOLA MIDDLE

MINEOLA ISD

MINEOLA, 75773 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle381 students

QUITMAN H S

QUITMAN ISD

QUITMAN, 75783 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High365 students

WINNSBORO J H

WINNSBORO ISD

WINNSBORO, 75494 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle360 students

WINNSBORO EL

WINNSBORO ISD

WINNSBORO, 75494 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary355 students

MINEOLA EL

MINEOLA ISD

MINEOLA, 75773 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary353 students

WINNSBORO MEMORIAL INT

WINNSBORO ISD

WINNSBORO, 75494 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary332 students

QUITMAN J H

QUITMAN ISD

QUITMAN, 75783 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle270 students

YANTIS SCHOOL

YANTIS ISD

YANTIS, 75497 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High195 students

YANTIS EL

YANTIS ISD

YANTIS, 75497 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary192 students

ALTER SCHOOL

ALBA-GOLDEN ISD

ALBA, 75410 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12Alternative5 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,430

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Wood County?
Wood County has a school score of 72/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Wood County?
The high school graduation rate in Wood County is 96.3%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Wood County spend per student?
Wood County spends $7,430 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Wood County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Wood County, Texas?

Wood County operates a robust network of 18 public schools across six school districts, serving a total of 6,377 students. The infrastructure includes eight elementary, three middle, and seven high schools to support a growing student population. This diverse setup ensures that every community from Quitman to Mineola has dedicated local facilities.

What are the major school districts in Wood County, Texas?

Mineola ISD stands as the largest provider in the county, educating 1,643 students across four distinct campuses. Winnsboro ISD follows closely with 1,539 students, while Alba-Golden ISD serves 823 children. Currently, there are no charter schools in the county, meaning traditional public districts manage 100% of the local student population.

What is the school experience like in Wood County?

The county features a mix of 11 town-based and seven rural schools, with an average enrollment of 354 students per campus. Quitman Elementary is the largest single facility with 581 students, while high schools like Winnsboro and Mineola maintain enrollments near 500. This balance provides a tight-knit learning environment without sacrificing the resources of larger institutions.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.