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Bandera County

Texas · Public K-12

5 public schools serving approximately 2,627 students, in a county of 22,021 residents.

Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
2,627
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,813
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.1%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BANDERA ISD
2,381 students · 2 districts in Bandera County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bandera 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
21%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
17%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.7%
civilian labor
Median age
54
16.6% under 18

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BANDERA H SBanderaHigh09-12713·
ALKEK ELBanderaElementaryPK-05630·
BANDERA MIDDLEBanderaMiddle06-08555·
HILL COUNTRY ELPipe CreekElementaryPK-05483·
MEDINA SCHOOLMedinaOtherPK-12246·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Bandera County?
Bandera County, Texas has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,627 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Bandera County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Bandera County?
BANDERA ISD is the largest school district in Bandera County, serving approximately 2,381 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Bandera County?
Bandera County has roughly 22,021 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Bandera County?
Median household income in Bandera County is $75,813, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bandera County?
Approximately 27.2% of adults 25 and older in Bandera County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bandera County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.1% of students in Bandera County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bandera County schools?
Across Bandera County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Bandera County?
Bandera County residents are approximately 77% White, 21% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 17% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Bandera County is owner-occupied?
Bandera County has about 11,585 housing units, of which roughly 85.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data