Total enrollment
994
+85 (+9%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Delta County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
63%
was 72%
% Hispanic
19%
was 11%
% Black
10%
was 11%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
994
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
School enrollment
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- COOPER H S· 61.0%
- COOPER J H· 43.0%
- COOPER EL· 42.0%
- FANNINDEL EL· 18.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER EL | Cooper | Elementary | PK-05 | 490 | · |
| COOPER H S | Cooper | High | 09-12 | 224 | · |
| COOPER J H | Cooper | Middle | 06-08 | 189 | · |
| FANNINDEL EL | Pecan Gap | Elementary | PK-06 | 91 | · |
Cities in Delta County
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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Delta County has rose 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 909 students to 994. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 72% to 63%.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data