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Borden County

Texas · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Borden County's 1 public schools is roughly 249 students, an average of about 249 per campus. Borden County ISD runs the largest share.

7-year change in Borden County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
249
+16 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 79%
% Hispanic
29%
was 18%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
249
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,625
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
·
Enrollment-weighted
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
249 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
BORDEN COUNTY ISD
249 students · 1 district in Borden County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Borden 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
91%
Hispanic
8%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
8%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
71%
Hispanic
29%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.3%
civilian labor
Median age
32
35.2% under 18

Test scores in Borden County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL· 68.0%

See all 1 schools in Borden County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOLGailCombinedPK-12249·

Cities in Borden County

Gail1 school

About Borden County

Borden County is a small county of about 713 residents in Texas. Its public-school system teaches approximately 249 students across 1 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,625 a year, roughly 37% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

BORDEN COUNTY ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 249 students across Borden County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 7%: 233 students in SY 2017-18 versus 249 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 18% to 29%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Borden 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 Borden County?
Borden County, Texas has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 249 students.
What is the largest school district in Borden County?
BORDEN COUNTY ISD is the largest school district in Borden County, serving approximately 249 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Borden County?
Borden County has roughly 713 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Borden County?
Median household income in Borden County is $65,625, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Borden County?
Approximately 36.9% of adults 25 and older in Borden County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Borden County schools?
Across Borden County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Borden County?
Borden County residents are approximately 91% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Borden County is owner-occupied?
Borden County has about 368 housing units, of which roughly 66.3% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Borden County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Borden County include BORDEN COUNTY SCHOOL. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data