| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muenster Independent School District | Muenster | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 563 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lindsay Independent School District | Gainesville | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 486 | 2 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Era Independent School District | Era | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 542 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Callisburg Independent School District | CALLISBURG | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,166 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Valley View Independent School District | Valley View | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 920 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gainesville Independent School District | Gainesville | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 3,096 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Cooke County compares
Together they enroll 6,773 students across 17 schools. The largest is Gainesville Independent School District with 3,096 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Cooke County, Texas
Cooke County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Cooke County is Muenster Independent School District (10/10). 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 Cooke County, TX?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Cooke 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 Cooke County, TX?
Of the districts serving Cooke County, Muenster Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.