Total enrollment
75,767
+3,617 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Brazoria County
Texas · Public K-12
Brazoria County's 115 public schools sit inside Texas and collectively enroll about 75,767 K-12 students across 61 elementary, 27 middle, and 23 high.
4-year change in Brazoria County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
106
+10 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Brazoria County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 56.9% | #16 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 75,767 | #14 of 196 | #137 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 106 | #17 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #162 of 196 | #1,819 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.7% | #169 of 196 | #1,635 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.1% | #8 of 192 | #98 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.
Brazoria County school rankings
Residents
391,255
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
115
11 districts
Enrollment
75,767
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$97,993
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.7%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
61
32,269 students
Middle
27
19,195 students
High
23
24,215 students
Combined / other
4
88 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
ALVIN ISD
30,038 students · 11 districts in Brazoria County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Brazoria 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+
33.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
37
25.6% under 18
Test scores in Brazoria County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 91 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- DR RONALD E MCNAIR J H· 89.0%
- SILVERCREST EL· 89.0%
- BERRY MILLER J H· 85.0%
- ROBERT TURNER COLLEGE AND CAREER H S· 84.0%
- SHIRLEY DILL BROTHERS EL· 83.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- FREEPORT INT· 37.0%
- S F AUSTIN EL· 37.0%
- ILTEXAS PEARLAND MIDDLE· 42.0%
- H C CARLESTON EL· 43.0%
- SWEENY J H· 44.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAZORIA CO JUVENILE DETENTION | Angleton | High | 05-12 | 33 | · |
| TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - ANGLETON CAMPUS | Angleton | Middle | 03-07 | 7 | · |
| BRAZORIA CO J J A E P | West Columbia | High | 09-11 | 4 | · |
| BRAZORIA CO J J A E P | Angleton | High | 08-10 | 2 | · |
| BRAZOS HARBOR | Clute | High | 07-12 | 2 | · |
| BRAZORIA CO J J A E P | Alvin | High | 10-10 | 1 | · |
| BRAZORIA CO ALTER ED CTR | Angleton | Combined | 03-12 | 0 | · |
| BRAZORIA CO J J A E P | Sweeny | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| BRAZORIA CO J J A E P | Damon | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| BRAZORIA CO J J A E P | Danbury | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| ELISABET NEY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CAMPUS | Lake Jackson | Combined | M-M | · | · |
| HEARTLAND EL | Angleton | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| HERITAGE J H | Angleton | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| LIGHTHOUSE LEARNING CENTER - JJAEP | Clute | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| VELASCO EL | Freeport | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Brazoria County
About Brazoria County
Brazoria County is a population-heavy county of about 391,255 residents in Texas. Its public-school system teaches approximately 75,767 students across 115 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $97,993, about 33% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 47% noticeably above the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Brazoria County consists of 61 elementary schools (32,269 students), 27 middle schools (19,195), 23 high schools (24,215), and 4 combined or other schools.
ALVIN ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 30,038 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Brazoria County has rose 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 72,150 students to 75,767. Over that span, Brazoria County gained 10 schools, going from 96 to 106.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Brazoria County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data