| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Independent School District | Miles | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 512 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Olfen Independent School District | ROWENA | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 132 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Winters Independent School District | Winters | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 561 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ballinger Independent School District | Ballinger | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 817 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Runnels County compares
Together they enroll 2,022 students across 16 schools. The largest is Ballinger Independent School District with 817 students. Districts here average 6.8/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Runnels County, Texas
Runnels County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Runnels County is Miles 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 Runnels County, TX?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Runnels 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 Runnels County, TX?
Of the districts serving Runnels County, Miles Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st 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.