| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Independent School District | Canton | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 2,303 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Van Independent School District | Ben Wheeler | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2,407 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Edgewood Independent School District | Edgewood | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 1,042 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Martins Mill Independent School District | MARTIN'S MILL | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 495 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Fruitvale Independent School District | Fruitvale | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 398 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grand Saline Independent School District | Grand Saline | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 1,214 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Wills Point Independent School District | Wills Point | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 2,765 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Van Zandt County compares
Together they enroll 10,624 students across 28 schools. The largest is Wills Point Independent School District with 2,765 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Van Zandt County, Texas
Van Zandt County has 7 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Van Zandt County is Canton 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 Van Zandt County, TX?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Van Zandt 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 Van Zandt County, TX?
Of the districts serving Van Zandt County, Canton Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th 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.