Total enrollment
3,697
+202 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Colorado County
Texas · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Colorado County totals about 3,697 students across 14 schools, an average of 264 per school. Columbus ISD is the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Colorado County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Colorado County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.0% | #101 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,697 | #115 of 196 | #1,626 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 14 | #93 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.9:1 | #108 of 196 | #1,288 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 64.3% | #81 of 196 | #927 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.4% | #53 of 192 | #537 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.
Colorado County school rankings
Residents
21,006
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
3 districts
Enrollment
3,697
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,377
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
64.3%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
6
1,650 students
Middle
3
833 students
High
5
1,214 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
COLUMBUS ISD
1,659 students · 3 districts in Colorado County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Colorado 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+
22.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
23.3% under 18
Test scores in Colorado County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- WEIMAR H S· 72.0%
- WEIMAR J H· 69.0%
- WEIMAR EL· 56.0%
- COLUMBUS EL· 52.0%
- GARWOOD EL· 52.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- EAGLE LAKE INT· 30.0%
- RICE H S· 38.0%
- RICE JH· 46.0%
- SHERIDAN EL· 47.0%
- COLUMBUS H S· 50.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBUS EL | Columbus | Elementary | PK-05 | 798 | · |
| COLUMBUS H S | Columbus | High | 09-12 | 524 | · |
| RICE H S | Altair | High | 09-12 | 348 | · |
| COLUMBUS J H | Columbus | Middle | 06-08 | 323 | · |
| WEIMAR EL | Weimar | Elementary | PK-04 | 290 | · |
| RICE JH | Altair | Middle | 06-08 | 282 | · |
| WEIMAR J H | Weimar | Middle | 05-08 | 228 | · |
| WEIMAR H S | Weimar | High | 09-12 | 214 | · |
| EAGLE LAKE PRI | Eagle Lake | Elementary | PK-02 | 194 | · |
| EAGLE LAKE INT | Eagle Lake | Elementary | 03-05 | 166 | · |
| GARWOOD EL | Garwood | Elementary | PK-05 | 120 | · |
| RICE CHALLENGE ACADEMY | Eagle Lake | High | 09-12 | 114 | · |
| SHERIDAN EL | Sheridan | Elementary | KG-05 | 82 | · |
| COLUMBUS CROSSING H S | Columbus | High | 11-12 | 14 | · |
Cities in Colorado County
About Colorado County
Colorado County is a compact Texas county of about 21,006 residents, home to 14 public schools and roughly 3,697 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,377 a year, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.
Looking at the level breakdown, Colorado County is made up of 6 elementary schools (1,650 students), 3 middle schools (833), and 5 high schools (1,214).
COLUMBUS ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,659 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,697 students, climbed 6% from the 3,495 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Colorado County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data