Total enrollment
655
+90 (+16%) vs SY 2017-18
Dallam County
Texas · Public K-12
Dallam County runs 2 public K-12 schools inside Texas, with the county population around 7,298. The mix is 1 elementary.
7-year change in Dallam County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
34%
was 41%
% Hispanic
65%
was 56%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
655
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,500
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.9%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
430 students
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
225 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
DALHART ISD
430 students · 2 districts in Dallam County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Dallam 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+
11.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
30
32.8% under 18
Test scores in Dallam County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- TEXLINE SCHOOL· 76.0%
- DALHART INT· 37.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DALHART INT | Dalhart | Elementary | 03-05 | 430 | · |
| TEXLINE SCHOOL | Texline | Combined | PK-12 | 225 | · |
Cities in Dallam County
About Dallam County
Across the thinly populated Texas county of Dallam County of about 7,298 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 655 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $71,500 a year, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 8% meaningfully above the Texas median.
For a sense of the school types, Dallam County covers 1 elementary school (430 students), and 1 combined or other schools.
DALHART ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 430 students across Dallam County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 655 students, increased 16% from the 565 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 56% to 65%.
On allk12, the community for Dallam County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data