| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Independent School District | Early | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 1,155 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Zephyr Independent School District | Zephyr | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 227 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| May Independent School District | May | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 254 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Brownwood Independent School District | Brownwood | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 3,443 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bangs Independent School District | Bangs | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 862 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Blanket Independent School District | Blanket | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 142 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Brookesmith Independent School District | Brookesmith | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 188 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Brown County compares
Together they enroll 6,271 students across 24 schools. The largest is Brownwood Independent School District with 3,443 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Brown County, Texas
Brown County has 7 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Brown County is Early Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Brown County, TX?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Brown County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Brown County, TX?
Of the districts serving Brown County, Early Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.