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Coryell County

Texas · Public K-12

Across 25 public schools, Coryell County, Texas serves roughly 14,561 K-12 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. That works out to 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Coryell County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,561
-657 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
25
-1 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
39%
was 46%
% Hispanic
31%
was 26%
% Black
16%
was 16%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
84,748
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
25
6 districts
Enrollment
14,561
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,301
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.3%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
13
6,392 students
Middle
5
3,505 students
High
5
4,217 students
Combined / other
2
447 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
COPPERAS COVE ISD
7,761 students · 6 districts in Coryell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Coryell 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
59%
Hispanic
21%
Black
14%
Asian
2%
Two or more
19%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
39%
Hispanic
31%
Black
16%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
2%
Bachelor's+
19.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
33
22.5% under 18

Test scores in Coryell County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 22 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

See all 22 schools in Coryell County ranked by score →

All schools (25)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
COPPERAS COVE H SCopperas CoveHigh09-122,247·
KILLEEN ISD EARLY COLLEGE H SFort CavazosHigh09-12960·
S C LEE J HCopperas CoveMiddle06-08932·
C R CLEMENTS/HOLLIE PARSONS ELCopperas CoveElementaryKG-05847·
COPPERAS COVE J HCopperas CoveMiddle06-08812·
GATESVILLE H SGatesvilleHigh09-12782·
AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLEFort CavazosMiddle06-08768·
OVETA CULP HOBBY ELFort CavazosElementaryPK-03730·
J L WILLIAMS/LOVETT LEDGER ELCopperas CoveElementaryKG-05635·
HOUSE CREEK ELCopperas CoveElementaryKG-05622·
GATESVILLE ELGatesvilleElementary01-03606·
GATESVILLE INTGatesvilleMiddle04-06599·
MONTAGUE VILLAGE ELFort CavazosElementaryPK-05548·
CLARKE ELFort CavazosElementaryPK-03481·
FAIRVIEW/MISS JEWELL ELCopperas CoveElementaryKG-05473·
GATESVILLE J HGatesvilleMiddle07-08394·
HETTIE HALSTEAD ELCopperas CoveElementaryKG-05390·
MARTIN WALKER ELCopperas CoveElementaryKG-05355·
MAE STEVENS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMYCopperas CoveElementaryPK-PK318·
GATESVILLE PRIGatesvilleElementaryPK-KG287·
OGLESBY SCHOOLOglesbyCombinedPK-12237·
PRIORITY CHARTER SCHOOLS COPPERAS COVECopperas CoveCombinedPK-12210·
CROSSROADS H SCopperas CoveHigh09-12130·
EVANT ELEvantElementaryPK-05100·
EVANT H SEvantHigh06-1298·

Cities in Coryell County

Copperas Cove12 schoolsFort Cavazos5 schoolsGatesville5 schoolsEvant2 schoolsOglesby1 school

About Coryell County

Coryell County is a middle-population Texas county of about 84,748 residents, home to 25 public schools and roughly 14,561 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,301, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 7% noticeably above the Texas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Coryell County spans 13 elementary schools (6,392 students), 5 middle schools (3,505), 5 high schools (4,217), and 2 combined or other schools.

COPPERAS COVE ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 7,761 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Coryell County has declined 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 15,218 students to 14,561. Coryell County now counts 25 public schools, down from 26 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 46% to 39% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Coryell County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Coryell County?
Coryell County, Texas has 25 public K-12 schools serving approximately 14,561 students.
How many high schools are in Coryell County?
Coryell County, Texas has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 4,217 students.
How many middle schools are in Coryell County?
Coryell County, Texas has 5 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,505 students.
How many elementary schools are in Coryell County?
Coryell County, Texas has 13 public elementary schools, serving approximately 6,392 students.
What is the largest school district in Coryell County?
COPPERAS COVE ISD is the largest school district in Coryell County, serving approximately 7,761 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Coryell County?
Coryell County, Texas has a population of approximately 84,748, with a median age of 33. About 22.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Coryell County?
Median household income in Coryell County is $71,301, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Coryell County?
Approximately 19.3% of adults 25 and older in Coryell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Coryell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.3% of students in Coryell 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 Coryell County schools?
Across Coryell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.

Coryell County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data