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Cochran County

Texas · Public K-12

2 public schools serving approximately 682 students, in a county of 2,550 residents.

Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
682
NCES CCD
Median income
$45,313
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.5%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MORTON ISD
353 students · 2 districts in Cochran County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Cochran 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
43%
Hispanic
60%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
46%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
26%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
8.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
37
28.0% under 18

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MORTON SCHOOLMortonOtherPK-12353·
WHITEFACE SCHOOLWhitefaceOtherPK-12329·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Cochran County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Cochran County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 682.
What is the largest school district in Cochran County?
MORTON ISD is the largest school district in Cochran County, serving approximately 353 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Cochran County?
Cochran County has roughly 2,550 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Cochran County?
Median household income in Cochran County is $45,313, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 23.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Cochran County?
Approximately 8.2% of adults 25 and older in Cochran County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Cochran County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.5% of students in Cochran 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 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cochran County schools?
Across Cochran County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Cochran County?
Cochran County residents are approximately 43% White, 60% Hispanic, 5% Black, 46% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Cochran County is owner-occupied?
Cochran County has about 1,268 housing units, of which roughly 64.6% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Cochran County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Cochran County include MORTON SCHOOL, WHITEFACE SCHOOL. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data