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Delta County

Texas · Public K-12

4 public K-12 schools, roughly 994 students, one county, 5,438 residents. That is Delta County, Texas on the numbers. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

4-year change in Delta County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
994
+111 (+13%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,438
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
994
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,575
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.6%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
581 students
Middle
1
189 students
High
1
224 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
COOPER ISD
903 students · 2 districts in Delta County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Delta 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
81%
Hispanic
9%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
63%
Hispanic
19%
Black
10%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.1% under 18

Test scores in Delta County

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. COOPER H S· 69.0%
  2. COOPER J H· 57.0%
  3. FANNINDEL EL· 46.0%
  4. COOPER EL· 45.0%

See all 4 schools in Delta County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
COOPER ELCooperElementaryPK-05490·
COOPER H SCooperHigh09-12224·
COOPER J HCooperMiddle06-08189·
FANNINDEL ELPecan GapElementaryPK-0691·

Cities in Delta County

Cooper3 schoolsPecan Gap1 school

About Delta County

In Texas, Delta County is a low-population county of about 5,438 residents. 4 public schools across the county serves about 994 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,575, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%.

On the school-mix side, Delta County is built around 2 elementary schools (581 students), 1 middle school (189), and 1 high school (224).

COOPER ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 903 students across Delta County.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Delta County has rose 13% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 883 students to 994.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Delta County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Delta County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Delta County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 994.
How many high schools are in Delta County?
Delta County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 224 students.
How many middle schools are in Delta County?
Delta County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 189 students.
How many elementary schools are in Delta County?
Delta County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 581 students.
What is the largest school district in Delta County?
COOPER ISD is the largest school district in Delta County, serving approximately 903 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Delta County?
Delta County has roughly 5,438 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Delta County?
Median household income in Delta County is $66,575, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Delta County?
Approximately 14.9% of adults 25 and older in Delta County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Delta County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.6% of students in Delta 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 Delta County schools?
Across Delta County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data