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Childress County

Texas · Public K-12

In Childress County, Texas, the public-school system rolls up to 3 schools and roughly 978 K-12 students, with county median household income around $58,654. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Childress County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
978
-136 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 52%
% Hispanic
40%
was 41%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
978
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,654
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.1%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
447 students
Middle
1
214 students
High
1
317 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CHILDRESS ISD
978 students · 1 district in Childress County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Childress 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
64%
Hispanic
32%
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
19%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
50%
Hispanic
40%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.5%
civilian labor
Median age
36
20.2% under 18

Test scores in Childress County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. CHILDRESS H S· 72.0%
  2. CHILDRESS J H· 60.0%
  3. CHILDRESS EL· 52.0%

See all 3 schools in Childress County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CHILDRESS ELChildressElementaryPK-05447·
CHILDRESS H SChildressHigh09-12317·
CHILDRESS J HChildressMiddle06-08214·

Cities in Childress County

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About Childress County

Childress County is a thinly populated county of about 6,743 residents in Texas. Its public-school system educates approximately 978 students across 3 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $58,654, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 12% below the Texas median.

For a sense of the school types, Childress County covers 1 elementary school (447 students), 1 middle school (214), and 1 high school (317).

The largest single district in Childress County is CHILDRESS ISD, which alone enrolls about 978 students.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 12%: 1,114 students in SY 2017-18 versus 978 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Childress County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Childress County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Childress County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 978.
How many high schools are in Childress County?
Childress County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 317 students.
How many middle schools are in Childress County?
Childress County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 214 students.
How many elementary schools are in Childress County?
Childress County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 447 students.
What is the largest school district in Childress County?
CHILDRESS ISD is the largest school district in Childress County, serving approximately 978 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Childress County?
Childress County, Texas has a population of approximately 6,743, with a median age of 36. About 20.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Childress County?
Median household income in Childress County is $58,654, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 14.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Childress County?
Approximately 11.8% of adults 25 and older in Childress County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Childress County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.1% of students in Childress 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 Childress County schools?
Across Childress County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.7 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data