Total enrollment
2,608
+87 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Callahan County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 83%
% Hispanic
19%
was 14%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
2,608
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- EULA H S· 67.0%
- CROSS PLAINS EL· 65.0%
- CLYDE H S· 63.0%
- CLYDE J H· 62.0%
- CROSS PLAINS H S· 61.0%
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Callahan County has grew 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,521 students to 2,608. Over that span, Callahan County shed 1 school, going from 12 to 11. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 83% to 77% over the same window.
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.
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Callahan County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data