Total enrollment
5,944
+472 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
Austin County
Texas · Public K-12
Of the 12 public K-12 schools in Austin County, the largest district by enrollment is Sealy ISD (3,109 students). Total county enrollment runs around 5,944. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Austin County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Austin County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.5% | #83 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,944 | #90 of 196 | #1,174 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #115 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #114 of 196 | #1,335 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.7% | #143 of 196 | #1,311 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.7% | #51 of 192 | #524 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.
Austin County school rankings
Residents
31,170
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
3 districts
Enrollment
5,944
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,789
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.7%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
5
2,415 students
Middle
3
1,424 students
High
4
2,105 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SEALY ISD
3,109 students · 3 districts in Austin County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Austin 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+
25.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Austin County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- BRAZOS H S· 68.0%
- BELLVILLE H S· 65.0%
- BRAZOS MIDDLE· 65.0%
- SEALY EL· 65.0%
- WEST END EL· 61.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- SELMAN EL· 38.0%
- O'BRYANT PRI· 45.0%
- O'BRYANT INT· 46.0%
- SEALY H S· 50.0%
- SEALY J H· 50.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEALY H S | Sealy | High | 09-12 | 1,002 | · |
| BELLVILLE H S | Bellville | High | 09-12 | 786 | · |
| SELMAN EL | Sealy | Elementary | PK-05 | 749 | · |
| SEALY EL | Sealy | Elementary | PK-05 | 694 | · |
| SEALY J H | Sealy | Middle | 06-08 | 664 | · |
| O'BRYANT PRI | Bellville | Elementary | PK-03 | 563 | · |
| BELLVILLE J H | Bellville | Middle | 06-08 | 557 | · |
| BRAZOS H S | Wallis | High | 09-12 | 317 | · |
| O'BRYANT INT | Bellville | Elementary | 04-05 | 266 | · |
| BRAZOS MIDDLE | Wallis | Middle | 06-08 | 203 | · |
| WEST END EL | Industry | Elementary | KG-05 | 143 | · |
| SPICER ALTER ED CTR | Bellville | High | 05-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Austin County
About Austin County
In Texas, Austin County is a small county of about 31,170 residents. 12 public schools across the county teaches about 5,944 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $75,789 a year, roughly 25% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 14% higher than the Texas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Austin County comprises 5 elementary schools (2,415 students), 3 middle schools (1,424), and 4 high schools (2,105).
SEALY ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,109 students across Austin County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,944 students, climbed 9% from the 5,472 reported in SY 2020-21.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Austin 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