Total enrollment
3,697
+159 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus. Columbus ISD is the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
7-year change in Colorado County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 34%
% Hispanic
51%
was 49%
% Black
11%
was 14%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
14
3 districts
Enrollment
3,697
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 11 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- WEIMAR H S· 70.0%
- WEIMAR EL· 65.0%
- COLUMBUS H S· 62.0%
- WEIMAR J H· 55.0%
- RICE H S· 49.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- EAGLE LAKE INT· 36.0%
- RICE JH· 44.0%
- SHERIDAN EL· 44.0%
- COLUMBUS EL· 46.0%
- GARWOOD EL· 46.0%
| 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 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,697 students, climbed 4% from the 3,538 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment decreased from 14% to 11%.
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
Colorado County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data