Total enrollment
3,571
+79 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Texas County
Missouri · Public K-12
Texas County is one of Missouri's public-school counties, with 16 schools serving about 3,571 students (6 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $50,036.
4-year change in Texas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Texas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Missouri | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 31.5% | #89 of 100 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,571 | #43 of 101 | #1,663 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 15 | #39 of 101 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.0:1 | #20 of 101 | #301 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 88.6% | #8 of 101 | #306 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.3% | #83 of 99 | #2,493 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Texas County school rankings
Residents
25,161
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
16
9 districts
Enrollment
3,571
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,036
Below Missouri avg
Free/reduced lunch
88.6%
Above Missouri avg
Elementary
6
1,620 students
Middle
2
404 students
High
7
1,507 students
Combined / other
1
40 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
HOUSTON R-I
1,040 students · 9 districts in Texas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Texas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
16.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.1% under 18
Test scores in Texas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Missouri state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- HOUSTON HIGH· 55.2%
- CABOOL HIGH· 54.9%
- LICKING HIGH· 41.4%
- CABOOL ELEM.· 40.3%
- SUMMERSVILLE HIGH· 38.9%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- SUCCESS ELEM.· 16.0%
- LICKING ELEM.· 21.9%
- HOUSTON ELEM.· 29.0%
- PLATO HIGH· 30.6%
- HOUSTON MIDDLE· 32.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON ELEM. | Houston | Elementary | PK-05 | 443 | · |
| LICKING ELEM. | Licking | Elementary | PK-06 | 416 | · |
| LICKING HIGH | Licking | High | 07-12 | 397 | · |
| HOUSTON HIGH | Houston | High | 09-12 | 359 | · |
| CABOOL ELEM. | Cabool | Elementary | PK-04 | 310 | · |
| PLATO HIGH | Plato | High | 06-12 | 305 | · |
| PLATO ELEM. | Plato | Elementary | PK-05 | 218 | · |
| SUMMERSVILLE HIGH | Summersville | High | 06-12 | 215 | · |
| CABOOL HIGH | Cabool | High | 09-12 | 209 | · |
| CABOOL MIDDLE | Cabool | Middle | 05-08 | 206 | · |
| HOUSTON MIDDLE | Houston | Middle | 06-08 | 198 | · |
| RAYMONDVILLE ELEM. | Raymondville | Elementary | PK-08 | 122 | · |
| SUCCESS ELEM. | Success | Elementary | PK-08 | 111 | · |
| EXCEPTIONAL CHILD COOP. | Houston | Combined | PK-12 | 40 | · |
| GENTRY RESIDENTIAL TREAT. FAC. | Cabool | High | 06-12 | 22 | · |
| SOUTH CENTRAL CORRECTIONAL CTR | Licking | High | 07-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Texas County
About Texas County
In Missouri, Texas County is a thinly populated county of about 25,161 residents. 16 public schools across the county teaches about 3,571 students between them.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,036, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 18% lower than the Missouri median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Texas County comprises 6 elementary schools (1,620 students), 2 middle schools (404), 7 high schools (1,507), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Texas County is HOUSTON R-I, which alone enrolls about 1,040 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,571 students, held roughly steady from the 3,492 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Texas County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data