Total enrollment
1,093
-191 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
Brewster County
Texas · Public K-12
Brewster County's school count of 6 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 1,093 students inside Texas, around 12% of the county population. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Brewster County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 33%
% Hispanic
64%
was 63%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
4 districts
Enrollment
1,093
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,212
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.5%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
384 students
Middle
1
244 students
High
1
286 students
Combined / other
2
179 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
ALPINE ISD
905 students · 4 districts in Brewster County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Brewster 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+
45.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
16.7% under 18
Test scores in Brewster County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- ALPINE H S· 66.0%
- ALPINE MIDDLE· 53.0%
- MARATHON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST· 50.0%
- ALPINE EL· 45.0%
- BIG BEND H S· 24.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPINE EL | Alpine | Elementary | PK-04 | 375 | · |
| ALPINE H S | Alpine | High | 09-12 | 286 | · |
| ALPINE MIDDLE | Alpine | Middle | 05-08 | 244 | · |
| BIG BEND H S | Terlingua | Combined | KG-12 | 121 | · |
| MARATHON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST | Marathon | Combined | PK-12 | 58 | · |
| SAN VICENTE EL | Big Bend Natl Park | Elementary | PK-08 | 9 | · |
Cities in Brewster County
About Brewster County
Across the sparse Texas county of Brewster County of about 9,503 residents, the public-school footprint covers 6 schools and about 1,093 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $56,212 a year, roughly 46% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% meaningfully below the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Brewster County covers 2 elementary schools (384 students), 1 middle school (244), 1 high school (286), and 2 combined or other schools.
ALPINE ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 905 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 15%: 1,284 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,093 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Brewster 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