| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Pinto Independent School District | PALO PINTO | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 97 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Santo Independent School District | Santo | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 546 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Graford Independent School District | Graford | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 321 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mineral Wells Independent School District | Mineral Wells | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 3,352 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gordon Independent School District | Gordon | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 239 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Strawn Independent School District | Strawn | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 174 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Palo Pinto County compares
Together they enroll 4,729 students across 10 schools. The largest is Mineral Wells Independent School District with 3,352 students. Districts here average 5.8/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Palo Pinto County, Texas
Palo Pinto County has 6 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Palo Pinto County is Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County, TX?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County, TX?
Of the districts serving Palo Pinto County, Palo Pinto Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 99th 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.