NCES CCD 2024-25 12 schools TX

Best-Resourced Schools in Granbury, TX

12 public K-12 schools in Granbury from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

12 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Granbury's 12 public schools is Granbury H S, scoring 39/100, against a city average of 36.5/100. Computed live across every Granbury campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Granbury, TX, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

12
Schools
8,162
Students
36.5/100
Avg Quality
14.7:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Granbury Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Granbury, TX enrolls 8,162 students across 12 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 2 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 14.7:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 36.5/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Granbury on this index is Granbury H S, at 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 2,215 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Granbury spans 3 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Granbury H S accounts for 27.1% of all Granbury public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means Granbury-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Granbury school enrollment varies 50× across entities

Granbury school enrollment ranges from 44 students (lowest) to 2,215 students (highest), a spread of 2,171 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme heterogeneity inside a single city, small specialty programs sit alongside large comprehensive campuses, often serving very different family demographics inside walking distance. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Granbury has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.3% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Granbury student-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Granbury is typically wider than the Granbury-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Granbury has higher-than-average charter school authorisation eligibility — 16.7% of the population qualifies for charter-school enrollment options

charter-school enrollment options eligibility is the federal threshold for charter school authorisation funding allocations, established under the state-specific charter law. Areas above 30% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic charter school authorisation formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

# School Score
1. Granbury H S 39
2. Acton Middle 44
3. Granbury Middle 31
4. Acton El 37
5. Mambrino School 33
6. John and Lynn Brawner El 38
7. Nettie Baccus El 33
8. Oak Woods School 39
9. Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy 37
10. Premier H S of Granbury 14
11. Lake Granbury Academy 34
12. Stars Accelerated H S 59

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Granbury

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Lake Granbury Academy 68.0/100
  2. 2 Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy 57.2/100
  3. 3 John and Lynn Brawner El 55.9/100
  4. 4 Stars Accelerated H S 55.9/100
  5. 5 Nettie Baccus El 54.0/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Granbury, TX?

The highest-ranked school in Granbury is Granbury H S with a quality score of 39/100. There are 12 public schools in Granbury with 8,162 total students.

How many schools are in Granbury, TX?

Granbury has 12 public schools with a total enrollment of 8,162 students. 2 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 14.7:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.