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Burleson County

Texas · Public K-12

Of the 10 public K-12 schools in Burleson County, the largest district by enrollment is Caldwell ISD (1,952 students). Total county enrollment runs around 3,128. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

4-year change in Burleson County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,128
+413 (+15%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Burleson County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
46.7%#95 of 192N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,128#129 of 196#1,795 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
9#131 of 196N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.8:1#101 of 196#1,232 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
64.5%#79 of 196#923 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
62.8%#44 of 192#428 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.

Burleson County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
18,857
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
3,128
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,000
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.5%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
4
1,132 students
Middle
3
897 students
High
3
1,099 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CALDWELL ISD
1,952 students · 3 districts in Burleson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Burleson 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
70%
Hispanic
23%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
14%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
44%
Hispanic
41%
Black
10%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.9% under 18

Test scores in Burleson County

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. CALDWELL J H· 59.0%
  2. CALDWELL H S· 58.0%
  3. CALDWELL EL· 57.0%
  4. SNOOK SECONDARY· 52.0%
  5. CALDWELL INT· 51.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. SOMERVILLE EL· 34.0%
  2. SNOOK EL· 39.0%
  3. SOMERVILLE INT· 40.0%
  4. SOMERVILLE H S· 42.0%
  5. CALDWELL INT· 51.0%

See all 9 schools in Burleson County ranked by score →

All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CALDWELL ELCaldwellElementaryPK-03641·
CALDWELL H SCaldwellHigh09-12574·
CALDWELL INTCaldwellMiddle04-06439·
SNOOK SECONDARYSomervilleHigh06-12318·
CALDWELL J HCaldwellMiddle07-08298·
SNOOK ELSomervilleElementaryPK-05291·
SOMERVILLE H SSomervilleHigh08-12207·
SOMERVILLE ELSomervilleElementaryPK-04200·
SOMERVILLE INTSomervilleMiddle05-07160·
CALDWELL DAEPCaldwellElementaryM-M··

Cities in Burleson County

Caldwell5 schoolsSomerville5 schools

About Burleson County

In Texas, Burleson County is a low-population county of about 18,857 residents. 10 public schools across the county hosts about 3,128 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $70,000, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 5% above the Texas median.

On the school-mix side, Burleson County consists of 4 elementary schools (1,132 students), 3 middle schools (897), and 3 high schools (1,099).

CALDWELL ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,952 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Burleson County has grew 15% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,715 students to 3,128.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Burleson County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Burleson County?
Burleson County, Texas has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,128 students.
How many high schools are in Burleson County?
Burleson County, Texas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,099 students.
How many middle schools are in Burleson County?
Burleson County, Texas has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 897 students.
How many elementary schools are in Burleson County?
Burleson County, Texas has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,132 students.
What is the largest school district in Burleson County?
CALDWELL ISD is the largest school district in Burleson County, serving approximately 1,952 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Burleson County?
Burleson County, Texas has a population of approximately 18,857, with a median age of 44. About 21.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Burleson County?
Median household income in Burleson County is $70,000, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 9.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Burleson County?
Approximately 23.5% of adults 25 and older in Burleson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Burleson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 64.5% of students in Burleson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Burleson County schools?
Across Burleson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data