Graford Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Graford Isd

Graford ISD is a small rural district in Palo Pinto County, Texas, serving prekindergarten through twelfth grade across a single campus. The district enrollment is roughly in the low hundreds, with a student body that is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic population. The district operates a combined K-12 building, a configuration common in rural Texas where consolidation serves logistics and cost.

Academic performance, based on state testing data, shows mixed results across grades and subjects. In English language arts, the district's early elementary grades perform relatively stronger. Fourth grade shows solid proficiency, while fifth and sixth grades decline noticeably. Eighth grade rebounds to proficiency rates in the low sixties. In mathematics, third and fourth graders demonstrate proficiency in the mid-to-high range, but performance drops sharply from fifth grade onward. Sixth grade math proficiency falls to roughly a quarter of students, and eighth grade is notably low. Science proficiency at eighth grade sits near or below half. On the broader test landscape, the district shows an across-the-board weakness in meeting and mastering performance levels; it excels relatively in the "approaches" tier but lags in the higher tiers. When compared to the five other districts in Palo Pinto County, Graford's overall proficiency index sits below the county midpoint, placing it toward the lower end of district performance in the county.

Chronic absenteeism in the district stands near the county median, suggesting attendance is neither a standout strength nor a critical weakness relative to peers.

Per-pupil spending is in the upper range for the county, indicating the district dedicates substantial resources to each student despite its small size. This reflects the economies-of-scale challenge of running a full K-12 program in a low-enrollment setting.

The district's near-term future will be shaped by major facility investment. In May 2024, voters approved a bond package to build a new secondary campus with a multipurpose gymnasium, renovate the agriculture building, and provide activity buses, with completion set for fall 2026. This investment represents a tangible shift for a district that had experienced two failed bond attempts prior: one in November 2023 and another earlier. The November 2023 bond narrowly failed, with community support close but insufficient, and the successful 2024 measure was scaled back from the earlier proposal. For a family considering Graford ISD, this bond history signals active community conversation about school facilities and tax impact, as well as the district's commitment to physical plant improvement after persistent local debate. The new secondary building will be a permanent feature of the school experience for incoming students.

A parent evaluating Graford ISD should weigh the district's modest academic proficiency against its smaller class sizes, rural setting, upcoming facilities, and upper-range per-pupil investment. The sharp math proficiency decline in the middle grades warrants closer examination with school leadership to understand the causes and any interventions underway. State testing data does not include a graduation rate, so a parent may want to look into that metric and post-secondary pathways directly with the district.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

330

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 17%

White 78%

Asian 0%

Two+ 4%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

57%

—

Gr 4

75%

80%

Gr 5

30%

—

Gr 6

36%

50%

Gr 7

22%

58%

Gr 8

50%

70%

Math

Gr 3

50%

—

Gr 4

75%

60%

Gr 5

30%

—

Gr 6

27%

30%

Gr 7

25%

50%

Gr 8

10%

Science

Gr 5

10%

13%

Gr 8

31%

48%

Social studies

Gr 8

31%

39%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

57%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

58%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

22%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

71%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

29%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

17%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

36%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

14%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

GRAFORD SCHOOL

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

6 grades reported

64%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 5

29%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

10%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

5 grades reported

78%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

62%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

41%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

36%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

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

Home Values

Typical home value$539,729

Year-over-year change+2.9%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$206K to $634K

vs. state typical1.79x

vs. national typical1.47x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76449	Graford	$634K	+3.4%	76.8%
76450	Graham	$216K	+2.0%	12.8%
76458	Jacksboro	$206K	-1.2%	8.7%
76429	Breckenridge	$434K	+7.2%	1.5%
76486	Perrin	$366K	+3.4%	0.4%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,723/mo

Home price / national median income6.5x

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)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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