Total enrollment
1,809
+184 (+11%) vs SY 2020-21
Blanco County
Texas · Public K-12
The 6 public K-12 schools in Blanco County cover all standard grade bands (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment around 1,809.
4-year change in Blanco County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Blanco County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.9% | #36 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,809 | #164 of 196 | #2,308 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #158 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #50 of 196 | #584 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 38.8% | #185 of 196 | #2,150 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.9% | #113 of 192 | #1,058 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.
Residents
12,446
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
1,809
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$92,425
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
38.8%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
790 students
Middle
2
399 students
High
2
620 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BLANCO ISD
1,102 students · 2 districts in Blanco County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Blanco 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+
35.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
52
17.5% under 18
Test scores in Blanco County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- LYNDON B JOHNSON MIDDLE· 71.0%
- BLANCO H S· 68.0%
- LYNDON B JOHNSON H S· 65.0%
- BLANCO MIDDLE· 61.0%
- BLANCO EL· 53.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- LYNDON B JOHNSON EL· 47.0%
- BLANCO EL· 53.0%
- BLANCO MIDDLE· 61.0%
- LYNDON B JOHNSON H S· 65.0%
- BLANCO H S· 68.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLANCO EL | Blanco | Elementary | PK-05 | 480 | · |
| BLANCO H S | Blanco | High | 09-12 | 365 | · |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON EL | Johnson City | Elementary | PK-05 | 310 | · |
| BLANCO MIDDLE | Blanco | Middle | 06-08 | 257 | · |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON H S | Johnson City | High | 09-12 | 255 | · |
| LYNDON B JOHNSON MIDDLE | Johnson City | Middle | 06-08 | 142 | · |
Cities in Blanco County
About Blanco County
In Texas, Blanco County is a compact county of about 12,446 residents. 6 public schools across the county hosts about 1,809 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $92,425, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 39% above the Texas median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Blanco County consists of 2 elementary schools (790 students), 2 middle schools (399), and 2 high schools (620).
BLANCO ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,102 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Blanco County has increased 11% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,625 students to 1,809.
On this page, the community for Blanco County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data