Como-pickton Cisd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Como-pickton Cisd

Como-Pickton CISD is a small district serving a rural area across multiple towns in Hopkins County, Texas, with prekindergarten through grade twelve. The district enrolls a student body that is roughly balanced between White and Hispanic students, with smaller populations of Asian, Black, and multiracial learners. The district operates a single school serving all grade levels.

Academic performance across the district is below the county median on standardized measures. In English language arts, students show more consistent results in the middle and upper grades, with about half of sixth graders reaching proficiency and a majority in grades seven and eight. Proficiency in the lower elementary grades sits below that, with third and fourth graders posting lower rates. In mathematics, proficiency is consistently weak across all tested grades, ranging from low performance in grade four to modest gains by grades six through eight. Science performance is particularly low in grade five but improves substantially by eighth grade. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade is among the district's weakest results. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among Hopkins County's districts, a position that a parent may want to explore in conversation with school leadership about specific academic supports and instructional priorities.

Chronic absenteeism in the district runs higher than the county median, which can compound academic challenges and is worth discussing with school administrators about what attendance support exists for families.

The district has undergone a significant capital investment. In November 2023, voters approved a bond to construct a new gymnasium and a Career and Technical Education facility to replace aging infrastructure. This represents a meaningful commitment to CTE programming; a substantial share of high school students are enrolled in career and technical classes, and the expansion was driven partly by unmet demand at the junior high level. This bond commitment will have property tax implications for residents and families in the district.

Housing in the district's service area is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks. The towns Como-Pickton serves, including Como, Pickton, Saltillo, Sulphur Springs, and Winnsboro, have a median home value below the state average, and rental costs are moderate. The local employment context shows a stable unemployment rate, and median household income regionally is solid.

The district is small enough that enrollment and resource levels reflect the rural setting. A parent considering Como-Pickton should understand that academic outcomes are currently below the county average, that attendance patterns may need attention, and that the district's recent investment in career pathways reflects a practical orientation toward workforce preparation. The affordability of the housing market and the focus on CTE may appeal to families seeking that approach, though prospective residents should view current proficiency levels as a starting point and engage directly with the district about remediation efforts and longer-term academic direction.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

756

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 42%

Black 2%

White 53%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

32%

59%

Gr 4

23%

52%

Gr 5

—

53%

Gr 6

42%

69%

Gr 7

58%

65%

Gr 8

54%

58%

Math

Gr 3

18%

65%

Gr 4

14%

33%

Gr 5

27%

41%

Gr 6

30%

44%

Gr 7

36%

39%

Gr 8

34%

42%

Science

Gr 5

—

41%

Gr 8

32%

42%

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

29%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

41%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

46%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

20%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

23%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

38%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

COMO-PICKTON SCHOOL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

5 grades reported

33%

Grade 3

21%

Grade 4

35%

Grade 6

37%

Grade 7

37%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

41%

Grade 3

34%

Grade 4

37%

Grade 5

51%

Grade 6

61%

Grade 7

56%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

17%

Grade 5

36%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

21%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$294,409

Year-over-year change-3.6%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$250K to $333K

vs. state typical0.97x

vs. national typical0.80x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
75431	Como	$272K	-1.9%	42.3%
75471	Pickton	$333K	-6.1%	37.5%
75482	Sulphur Springs	$250K	-2.7%	8.5%
75494	Winnsboro	$269K	-1.0%	8.0%
75478	Saltillo	$321K	-3.8%	3.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,396/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
75482	Sulphur Springs	$1,396	—	8.5%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,486/mo

Home price / national median income3.5x

Annual rent / national median income20.0%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$90/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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