Cross Plains Independent School District is a public school district based in Cross Plains, Texas (USA).
Located in Callahan County, portions of the district extend into Eastland, Brown, and Coleman counties.
Cross Plains ISD has two campuses - Cross Plains High (Grades 7-12) and Cross Plains Elementary (Grades PK-6).
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
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