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American Schools / State detail

Texas

Texas spent $12,148 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #43 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$12,148
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#43/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
14.9:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
5,517,697
$67,030,612,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
16%
State
31%
Local
52%
Biggest districts in Texas
  1. Houston ISD 189,934 $13,072
  2. Dallas ISD 141,169 $14,470
  3. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 118,010 $10,693
  4. Northside ISD 102,719 $10,632
  5. Katy ISD 92,667 $11,284
  6. Fort Bend ISD 79,660 $10,520

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.