Novice ISD had one school that served students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically unacceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
[1] In May, 2012, it celebrated its 100th graduating class, but closed that summer due to financial troubles, and formally consolidated with Coleman ISD on March 1, 2013.
[2] Three of five Novice ISD board members voted to end the district.
The board chose to consolidate with Coleman ISD, while initially considering Jim Ned Independent School District.