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Dickens County

Texas · Public K-12

Dickens County runs 2 public K-12 schools inside Texas, with the county population around 1,747.

7-year change in Dickens County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
280
-77 (-22%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 52%
% Hispanic
38%
was 43%
% Black
1%
was 3%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
280
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,335
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.7%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
2
280 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SPUR ISD
192 students · 2 districts in Dickens County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dickens 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
75%
Hispanic
33%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
57%
Hispanic
38%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
48
21.2% under 18

Test scores in Dickens County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. PATTON SPRINGS SCHOOL· 58.0%
  2. SPUR SCHOOL· 58.0%

See all 2 schools in Dickens County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SPUR SCHOOLSpurCombinedPK-12192·
PATTON SPRINGS SCHOOLAftonCombinedPK-1288·

Cities in Dickens County

Afton1 schoolSpur1 school

About Dickens County

Across the rural-scale Texas county of Dickens County of about 1,747 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 280 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $49,335, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 26% below the Texas median.

The largest single district in Dickens County is SPUR ISD, which alone enrolls about 192 students.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 280 students, shrank 22% from the 357 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment climbed from 52% to 57%.

On allk12, the community for Dickens County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Dickens County?
Dickens County, Texas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 280 students.
What is the largest school district in Dickens County?
SPUR ISD is the largest school district in Dickens County, serving approximately 192 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Dickens County?
Dickens County has roughly 1,747 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Dickens County?
Median household income in Dickens County is $49,335, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 11.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dickens County?
Approximately 18.0% of adults 25 and older in Dickens County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dickens County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.7% of students in Dickens 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 Dickens County schools?
Across Dickens County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.6 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dickens County?
Dickens County residents are approximately 75% White, 33% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 7% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dickens County is owner-occupied?
Dickens County has about 1,151 housing units, of which roughly 79.5% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Dickens County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Dickens County include SPUR SCHOOL, PATTON SPRINGS SCHOOL. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data