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Aransas County

Texas · Public K-12

Aransas County runs 4 public K-12 schools inside Texas, with the county population around 24,876. The mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Aransas County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,913
+366 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 52%
% Hispanic
46%
was 42%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
2,913
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,466
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.2%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
1,330 students
Middle
1
665 students
High
1
918 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
ROCKPORT-FULTON ISD
2,913 students · 1 district in Aransas County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Aransas 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
White
77%
Hispanic
27%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
14%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
46%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
28.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.1%
civilian labor
Median age
50
16.6% under 18

Test scores in Aransas County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. ROCKPORT-FULTON H S· 53.0%
  2. ROCKPORT-FULTON MIDDLE· 48.0%
  3. FULTON EL· 36.0%

See all 3 schools in Aransas County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ROCKPORT-FULTON H SRockportHigh09-12918·
LIVE OAK LEARNING CENTERRockportElementaryPK-02711·
ROCKPORT-FULTON MIDDLERockportMiddle06-08665·
FULTON ELFultonElementary03-05619·

Cities in Aransas County

Rockport3 schoolsFulton1 school

About Aransas County

Aransas County is a rural-scale Texas county of about 24,876 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 2,913 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $69,466 a year, about 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 11%.

On the school-mix side, Aransas County is built around 2 elementary schools (1,330 students), 1 middle school (665), and 1 high school (918).

ROCKPORT-FULTON ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,913 students across Aransas County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment expanded 14%: 2,547 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,913 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window. The White share of public-school enrollment contracted from 52% to 47%.

On this page, the community for Aransas County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Aransas County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Aransas County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 2,913.
How many high schools are in Aransas County?
Aransas County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 918 students.
How many middle schools are in Aransas County?
Aransas County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 665 students.
How many elementary schools are in Aransas County?
Aransas County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,330 students.
What is the largest school district in Aransas County?
ROCKPORT-FULTON ISD is the largest school district in Aransas County, serving approximately 2,913 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Aransas County?
Aransas County, Texas has a population of approximately 24,876, with a median age of 50. About 16.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Aransas County?
Median household income in Aransas County is $69,466, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 10.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Aransas County?
Approximately 28.8% of adults 25 and older in Aransas County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Aransas County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.2% of students in Aransas County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Aransas County schools?
Across Aransas County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data