Total enrollment
2,608
+113 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Callahan County
Texas · Public K-12
Of the 11 public K-12 schools in Callahan County, the largest district by enrollment is Clyde Cisd (1,392 students). Total county enrollment runs around 2,608. The level mix is 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Callahan County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Callahan County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.6% | #21 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,608 | #138 of 196 | #1,972 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #117 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #20 of 196 | #303 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 48.1% | #173 of 196 | #1,717 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.8% | #154 of 192 | #1,558 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.
Callahan County school rankings
Residents
14,241
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
2,608
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$72,436
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.1%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
5
1,335 students
Middle
2
415 students
High
4
858 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLYDE CISD
1,392 students · 4 districts in Callahan County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Callahan 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+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.8% under 18
Test scores in Callahan County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- EULA H S· 76.0%
- CLYDE H S· 74.0%
- CLYDE INT· 61.0%
- CROSS PLAINS EL· 57.0%
- CROSS PLAINS H S· 56.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- BAIRD EL· 46.0%
- CLYDE J H· 51.0%
- EULA J H· 51.0%
- BAIRD H S· 55.0%
- CROSS PLAINS H S· 56.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLYDE H S | Clyde | High | 09-12 | 444 | · |
| CLYDE EL | Clyde | Elementary | PK-02 | 317 | · |
| CLYDE INT | Clyde | Elementary | 03-05 | 317 | · |
| CLYDE J H | Clyde | Middle | 06-08 | 314 | · |
| EULA EL | Clyde | Elementary | PK-05 | 286 | · |
| BAIRD EL | Baird | Elementary | PK-05 | 208 | · |
| CROSS PLAINS EL | Cross Plains | Elementary | PK-06 | 207 | · |
| CROSS PLAINS H S | Cross Plains | High | 07-12 | 158 | · |
| BAIRD H S | Baird | High | 06-12 | 140 | · |
| EULA H S | Clyde | High | 09-12 | 116 | · |
| EULA J H | Clyde | Middle | 06-08 | 101 | · |
Cities in Callahan County
About Callahan County
Callahan County is a low-population county of about 14,241 residents in Texas. Its public-school system educates approximately 2,608 students across 11 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $72,436, roughly 24% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% above the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Callahan County covers 5 elementary schools (1,335 students), 2 middle schools (415), and 4 high schools (858).
CLYDE CISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,392 students across Callahan County.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Callahan County has grew 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,495 students to 2,608.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Callahan 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