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COMAL ISD

Texas · Public School District
35
Schools
28,511
Students
$13,262
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
31.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
96.6%
Graduation Rate
+10.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

COMAL ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 28,511 students across 35 schools. It includes 18 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.6% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,262 is near the national average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (35)
Elementary Schools18 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ARLON R SEAY ELPK–05467
BILL BROWN ELPK–05910
CLEAR SPRING ELPK–05835
FREIHEIT ELPK–05910
GARDEN RIDGE ELPK–05828
GOODWIN FRAZIER ELPK–05633
HOFFMANN LANE ELPK–05741
INDIAN SPRINGS ELPK–05747
JOHNSON RANCH ELPK–05964
KINDER RANCH ELPK–05593
MH SPECHT ELPK–05802
MORNINGSIDE ELPK–05810
MT VALLEY ELPK–05471
OAK CREEK ELPK–05765
RAHE BULVERDE ELPK–05489
REBECCA CREEK ELPK–05605
STARTZVILLE ELPK–05465
TIMBERWOOD PARK ELPK–05765
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CANYON MIDDLE06–081,175
CHURCH HILL MIDDLE06–08748
DANVILLE MIDDLE06–08907
MT VALLEY MIDDLE06–08808
PIEPER RANCH MIDDLE06–081,583
SMITHSON VALLEY MIDDLE06–08928
SPRING BRANCH MIDDLE06–08578
High Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CANYON H S09–122,348
CANYON LAKE H S09–121,038
COMAL ACADEMY11–1249
COMAL DISCIPLINE CENTER05–1254
DAVENPORT H S09–121,199
MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S WITH ST PHILIP'S09–12341
SMITHSON VALLEY H S09–122,332
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HILL COUNTRY COLLEGE PREP H S09–11171
JJAEP11–112
PIEPER H S09–111,450
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,262Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
8.6%
Local (property tax)
81.2%
Federal
10.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (81%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
35
Schools
28,511
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.6%
Opportunity Score47/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.6% graduation rate — 10.1 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 35 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in COMAL ISD?
COMAL ISD has 35 public schools, serving a total of 28,511 students.
What is the graduation rate for COMAL ISD?
The graduation rate is 96.6%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does COMAL ISD spend per student?
COMAL ISD spends $13,262 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in COMAL ISD?
31% of students in COMAL ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in COMAL ISD?
No, COMAL ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does COMAL ISD serve?
COMAL ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for COMAL ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in COMAL ISD is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.