Granbury Independent School District

What Granbury Independent School District does

Granbury Independent School District is a public K-12 school district organized as a political subdivision of the State of Texas, operating 10 campuses across Granbury and Hood County with service-area spillover into Johnson, Parker, and Somervell counties. The district serves students from Pre-K through 12th grade through a portfolio that includes Granbury High School, two middle schools (Acton, Granbury), six elementary schools (Acton, Nettie Baccus, Brawner, Oak Woods, Emma Roberson Early Learning Academy, STEAM Academy at Mambrino), and STARS Accelerated High School for credit recovery. Granbury ISD supports specialized programs including 14 CTE career pathways (Agriculture, Arts & AV, Automotive, Aviation, Business, Construction, Culinary Arts, Education, Engineering, Finance, Health Science, IT, Law & Public Safety, Marketing), an MCJROTC program with eight consecutive Marine Corps Service Championships, dual enrollment with Tarleton State University, and bilingual/ESL plus McKinney-Vento services for English learners and homeless students.

The district's technology stack is built around third-party SaaS rather than proprietary systems: Skyward handles student information, enrollment, gradebook, and finance; Eduphoria supports professional development and evaluation; Edlio powers the district website; ParentSquare and StudentSquare (launched May 2026 for grades 9-12) provide two-way family and student communication; and Frontline, HelloID, Peachjar, MealViewer, BoardBook, Edulog, Teacher Lists, and Outlook cover HR, identity, digital flyers, nutrition, board meetings, transportation, supplies, and email respectively. Granbury ISD's Purple Star designation across all 10 campuses makes it the largest district in Texas with this status, supporting its military-connected family base. Recognition includes eight consecutive TEA FIRST A/100 ratings (perfect score for financial integrity), CTE District of Distinction (November 2025), and Jack Harvey Academy honors for instructional staff.

Granbury ISD's revenue is sourced from local property taxes (2025-26 M&O rate $0.7846 and I&S rate $0.145 per $100 valuation, totaling $0.9296), state funding allocated by Average Daily Attendance and weighted formulas, and federal ESSER grants, with the district remitting over $11 million in recapture payments to the state in 2023. Standard enrollment is tuition-free; ancillary fees include summer school acceleration courses ($50/credit standard, $25 for economically disadvantaged, free for McKinney-Vento students) and Pirate Football season tickets ($40/seat). Governance is through a publicly elected seven-member Board of Trustees (President: Barbara Townsend) and oversight by the Texas Education Agency, with current Superintendent Dr. Courtney Morawski appointed January 2025.

Name

Granbury Independent School District

Legal name

Granbury Independent School District

Website

https://granburyisd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Granbury Independent School District is a Texas public K-12 district operating 10 campuses across Hood, Johnson, Parker, and Somervell counties, serving Pre-K through 12th-grade students through traditional academics, 14 CTE pathways, and military-connected family support, funded by local property taxes and state aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-12 education
• Public schools
• Career technical education
• Child nutrition services
• Student transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Granbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Local Property Tax Revenue (M&O): Maintenance and Operations portion of local property taxes funds day-to-day district operations including staff salaries, teaching supplies, and building maintenance. Tax rate for 2025-26 is $0.7846 per $100 property valuation.
2. State Funding: State funds allocated based on Average Daily Attendance and weighted funding formulas. Includes additional funding if VATRE approved. In 2023, over $11 million in local tax dollars sent to state in recapture (Robinhood).
3. Bond/Debt Financing (I&S): Interest and Sinking fund from property taxes pays school bond debts financing new construction and capital improvements. Current I&S rate is $0.145 per $100 valuation. 2013 bond purchased 16 buses; 2023 bond proposal of $151.7 million failed.
4. Federal ESSER Funds: Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund for accelerated learning plans and COVID-19 recovery initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Granbury Independent School District operates 10 public school campuses delivering K-12 education to students across Hood, Johnson, Parker, and Somervell counties in Texas. The district provides traditional academics, Career & Technical Education across 14 career pathways, specialized programs such as MCJROTC and Aviation/Aerospace, athletics, dual enrollment with Tarleton State University, and support services including child nutrition, transportation, and summer school programs.

Product overview

Granbury Independent School District provides comprehensive K-12 public education services across 10 campuses in Granbury, Texas. The district operates as a unified school system offering core educational programs including traditional academics, Career & Technical Education (CTE), and specialized programs like MCJROTC and Aviation/Aerospace. Supporting services include transportation, child nutrition, special programs, and summer school. Technology-enabled parent/student communication is facilitated through Skyward Family Access portal, StudentSquare (high school), and ParentSquare. CTE programs span 14 career pathways with industry certifications and dual enrollment partnerships with universities including Tarleton State University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 Public Education Across 10 Campuses
• Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs
• Aviation/Aerospace Program
• MCJROTC Program
• Summer School Programs
• District Transportation Services
• Child Nutrition Services
• Skyward Family Access Online Enrollment
• StudentSquare
• Communities In Schools (CIS) Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Class of 2026: 482 graduates
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Neighbors feeding NeighborsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Partnership to bring meals for all children in the community during summer 2026. Distribution site dates are June 2-25 and July 6-16, 2026. Part of Summer Meal Program providing no-cost meals to children 18 and under.
• Texas Education Commissioner Mike MorathminorOthers · 6 May 2026Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath visited Granbury High School in May 2026, recognizing district achievements.
• Multiple Aviation Industry Partners (Rans Aircraft, SteinAir, Surefly, Milwaukee)coreTechnology or Integration · 4 August 2025Aviation program partnerships with industry partners opening doors to opportunities. Six students actively training at local flight school with several on track to earn private pilot certificates before summer. Many former students have become commercial drone pilots, flight instructors, and airline pilots.
• Tarleton State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 July 2023Signed dual enrollment partnership agreement enabling high school students to earn college credits through Tarleton State University courses. Partnership supports college readiness and provides pathway to higher education.
• DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021GHS DECA Chapter with over 100 members (Century Chapter recognition). The Anchor Store earned Gold-Level Certification as School Based Enterprise. Two teams 'made stage' at Texas DECA State Career & Development Conference. 16 members competed in nine events for International competition.
• RANS AircraftcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Aviation CTE program switched to building RANS aircraft in 2020 after leaving Eagles Nest partnership. Aviation program has completed fifth plane build. Students work alongside experienced builders and mentors in hands-on aircraft construction.
• Communities In Schools (CIS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019CIS has been a valued Granbury ISD partner for more than five years, connecting families with essential resources and helping remove barriers to student learning. Participation is strictly voluntary with written parental consent required. Texas Education Agency (TEA)-approved program administered and funded in part by Texas Legislature. CIS presents annual reports to GISD Board of Trustees demonstrating impact on students.
• Texas Education Agency (TEA)coreOthers · 1 January 2019TEA provides administrative oversight, funding allocation, and program approval for district operations including CIS program. District received A rating and perfect score of 100 on Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for 8 consecutive years.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tolar Independent School District: Smaller Hood County, Texas public K-12 district operating in the same geographic market; relevant regional comparable for tax-base dynamics and intra-county enrollment competition.
• Alvarado Independent School District: Johnson County, Texas public K-12 district adjacent to Granbury ISD's service area, providing a regional comparison point for funding, CTE offerings, and Purple Star-style military-family programming.

Broad incumbents

• Northwest Independent School District: Denton/Tarrant/Wise County, Texas public K-12 district operating across multiple counties like Granbury, with comparable recapture exposure and Purple Star / military-family program design.
• Eagle Mountain-Saginaw Independent School District: Fast-growth Tarrant County, Texas public K-12 district of similar governance profile (K-12, single ISD), comparable on facility planning, bond cycles, and CTE scale-up trajectories.
• Keller Independent School District: Established, high-performing Tarrant County, Texas K-12 public district operating at a larger scale; useful comparable for financial integrity ratings, special-program design, and dual-enrollment partnerships.
• Mansfield Independent School District: Larger DFW-area Texas public K-12 district with a broader CTE and academic program portfolio, used as a comparable for program breadth, financial management, and voter bond dynamics in a fast-growth Texas district.

Direct peers

• Weatherford Independent School District: Adjacent Parker County, Texas public K-12 district with overlapping attendance zones and comparable campus footprint, competing head-to-head for students in the Granbury–Weatherford corridor.
• Aledo Independent School District: A nearby Parker County, Texas K-12 public school district of comparable size with a similarly strong athletic and extracurricular reputation, directly competing for enrollment in the western DFW exurbs.
• Cleburne Independent School District: Johnson County, Texas public K-12 district of comparable scale competing for students and state funding in the same regional market.
• Burleson Independent School District: Johnson County, Texas public K-12 district of similar size and growth profile serving the southern DFW exurbs, overlapping Granbury ISD's Johnson County attendance area.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/granburyisd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/granburyisd
• Facebookfacebook.com/granburyisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/granburyisd

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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