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Briscoe County

Texas · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 396 students, in a county of 1,301 residents.

Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
396
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,417
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.8%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SILVERTON ISD
213 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
63%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
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

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SILVERTON SCHOOLSilvertonOtherPK-12213·
VALLEY SCHOOLTurkeyOtherPK-12183·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Briscoe County?
Briscoe County, Texas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 396 students.
What is the largest school district in Briscoe County?
SILVERTON ISD is the largest school district in Briscoe County, serving approximately 213 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 50.8% 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 61.2%.
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