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Baylor County

Texas · Public K-12

Public K-12 schools in Baylor County number 3, teaching approximately 594 Texas students against a population of 3,485. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Baylor County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
594
+15 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 71%
% Hispanic
25%
was 21%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
594
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,370
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.3%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
249 students
Middle
1
188 students
High
1
157 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SEYMOUR ISD
594 students · 1 district in Baylor County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Baylor 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
83%
Hispanic
13%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
64%
Hispanic
25%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
48
21.7% under 18

Test scores in Baylor County

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

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. SEYMOUR H S· 72.0%
  2. SEYMOUR MIDDLE· 60.0%
  3. SEYMOUR EL· 54.0%

See all 3 schools in Baylor County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SEYMOUR ELSeymourElementaryPK-04249·
SEYMOUR MIDDLESeymourMiddle05-08188·
SEYMOUR H SSeymourHigh09-12157·

Cities in Baylor County

Seymour3 schools

About Baylor County

Baylor County is a rural-scale Texas county of about 3,485 residents, home to 3 public schools and roughly 594 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $45,370, about 25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 32% below the Texas median.

On the school-mix side, Baylor County is built around 1 elementary school (249 students), 1 middle school (188), and 1 high school (157).

SEYMOUR ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 594 students across Baylor County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 594 students, expanded 3% from the 579 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 71% to 64% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Baylor County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Baylor County?
Baylor County, Texas has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 594 students.
How many high schools are in Baylor County?
Baylor County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 157 students.
How many middle schools are in Baylor County?
Baylor County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 188 students.
How many elementary schools are in Baylor County?
Baylor County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 249 students.
What is the largest school district in Baylor County?
SEYMOUR ISD is the largest school district in Baylor County, serving approximately 594 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Baylor County?
Baylor County, Texas has a population of approximately 3,485, with a median age of 48. About 21.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Baylor County?
Median household income in Baylor County is $45,370, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 16.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Baylor County?
Approximately 25.3% of adults 25 and older in Baylor County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Baylor County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.3% of students in Baylor 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 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Baylor County schools?
Across Baylor County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data