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Collingsworth County

Texas · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Collingsworth County totals about 534 students across 3 schools, an average of 178 per campus. Wellington ISD is the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Collingsworth County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
534
-54 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 48%
% Hispanic
45%
was 48%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
534
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,280
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.3%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
238 students
Middle
1
128 students
High
1
168 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WELLINGTON ISD
534 students · 1 district in Collingsworth County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Collingsworth 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
57%
Hispanic
33%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
24%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
51%
Hispanic
45%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
25.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
27.9% under 18

Test scores in Collingsworth County

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

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. WELLINGTON H S· 76.0%
  2. WELLINGTON J H· 65.0%
  3. WELLINGTON EL· 59.0%

See all 3 schools in Collingsworth County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WELLINGTON ELWellingtonElementaryPK-05238·
WELLINGTON H SWellingtonHigh09-12168·
WELLINGTON J HWellingtonMiddle06-08128·

Cities in Collingsworth County

Wellington3 schools

About Collingsworth County

Across the thinly populated Texas county of Collingsworth County of about 2,588 residents, the public-school footprint covers 3 schools and about 534 students.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,280, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% noticeably below the Texas median.

In terms of grade levels, Collingsworth County comprises 1 elementary school (238 students), 1 middle school (128), and 1 high school (168).

The largest single district in Collingsworth County is WELLINGTON ISD, which alone enrolls about 534 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 534 students, contracted 9% from the 588 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 48% to 45% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Collingsworth County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Collingsworth County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Collingsworth County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 534.
How many high schools are in Collingsworth County?
Collingsworth County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 168 students.
How many middle schools are in Collingsworth County?
Collingsworth County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 128 students.
How many elementary schools are in Collingsworth County?
Collingsworth County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 238 students.
What is the largest school district in Collingsworth County?
WELLINGTON ISD is the largest school district in Collingsworth County, serving approximately 534 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Collingsworth County?
Collingsworth County, Texas has a population of approximately 2,588, with a median age of 40. About 27.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Collingsworth County?
Median household income in Collingsworth County is $61,280, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 21.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Collingsworth County?
Approximately 25.6% of adults 25 and older in Collingsworth County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Collingsworth County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.3% of students in Collingsworth 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 Collingsworth County schools?
Across Collingsworth County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data