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Briscoe County

Texas · Public K-12

From the largest high school to the smallest elementary campus, Briscoe County's 2 public schools collectively enroll about 384 K-12 students, with Silverton ISD the heaviest district by enrollment.

7-year change in Briscoe County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
384
-24 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 58%
% Hispanic
35%
was 39%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
384
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,417
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.6%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
2
384 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SILVERTON ISD
204 students · 2 districts in Briscoe County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Briscoe 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
84%
Hispanic
26%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
35%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.0%
civilian labor
Median age
49
20.8% under 18

Test scores in Briscoe County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. VALLEY SCHOOL· 72.0%
  2. SILVERTON SCHOOL· 61.0%

See all 2 schools in Briscoe County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SILVERTON SCHOOLSilvertonCombinedPK-12204·
VALLEY SCHOOLTurkeyCombinedPK-12180·

Cities in Briscoe County

Silverton1 schoolTurkey1 school

About Briscoe County

Briscoe County is a compact county of about 1,301 residents in Texas. Its public-school system serves approximately 384 students across 2 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $45,417, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 14%. That income level is 32% below the Texas median.

SILVERTON ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 204 students across Briscoe County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 384 students, decreased 6% from the 408 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 58% to 62% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Briscoe County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Briscoe County?
Briscoe County, Texas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 384 students.
What is the largest school district in Briscoe County?
SILVERTON ISD is the largest school district in Briscoe County, serving approximately 204 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Briscoe County?
Briscoe County has roughly 1,301 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Briscoe County?
Median household income in Briscoe County is $45,417, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 14.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Briscoe County?
Approximately 23.1% of adults 25 and older in Briscoe County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Briscoe County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 46.6% of students in Briscoe 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 Briscoe County schools?
Across Briscoe County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Briscoe County?
Briscoe County residents are approximately 84% White, 26% Hispanic, 6% Black, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Briscoe County is owner-occupied?
Briscoe County has about 849 housing units, of which roughly 82.8% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Briscoe County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Briscoe County include SILVERTON SCHOOL, VALLEY SCHOOL. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data