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Dimmit County

Texas · Public K-12

4 public K-12 schools, roughly 1,852 students, one county, 8,380 residents. That is Dimmit County, Texas on the numbers. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Dimmit County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,852
-359 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 5%
% Hispanic
95%
was 94%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,852
NCES CCD
Median income
$38,808
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.5%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
573 students
Middle
2
714 students
High
1
565 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CARRIZO SPRINGS CISD
1,852 students · 1 district in Dimmit County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Dimmit 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
14%
Hispanic
87%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
72%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
3%
Hispanic
95%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
9.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
31.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.4%
civilian labor
Median age
36
26.0% under 18

Test scores in Dimmit County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. CARRIZO SPRINGS J H· 48.0%
  2. CARRIZO SPRINGS H S· 43.0%
  3. CARRIZO SPRINGS INT· 41.0%
  4. CARRIZO SPRINGS EL· 29.0%

See all 4 schools in Dimmit County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CARRIZO SPRINGS ELCarrizo SpringsElementaryPK-03573·
CARRIZO SPRINGS H SCarrizo SpringsHigh09-12565·
CARRIZO SPRINGS INTCarrizo SpringsMiddle04-06437·
CARRIZO SPRINGS J HCarrizo SpringsMiddle07-08277·

Cities in Dimmit County

Carrizo Springs4 schools

About Dimmit County

Across the small Texas county of Dimmit County of about 8,380 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,852 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $38,808, about 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 32%. That income level is 42% noticeably below the Texas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Dimmit County comprises 1 elementary school (573 students), 2 middle schools (714), and 1 high school (565).

The largest single district in Dimmit County is CARRIZO SPRINGS CISD, which alone enrolls about 1,852 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 16%: 2,211 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,852 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Dimmit County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Dimmit County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Dimmit County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,852.
How many high schools are in Dimmit County?
Dimmit County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 565 students.
How many middle schools are in Dimmit County?
Dimmit County, Texas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 714 students.
How many elementary schools are in Dimmit County?
Dimmit County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 573 students.
What is the largest school district in Dimmit County?
CARRIZO SPRINGS CISD is the largest school district in Dimmit County, serving approximately 1,852 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Dimmit County?
Dimmit County, Texas has a population of approximately 8,380, with a median age of 36. About 26.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Dimmit County?
Median household income in Dimmit County is $38,808, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 31.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Dimmit County?
Approximately 9.8% of adults 25 and older in Dimmit County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Dimmit County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 76.5% of students in Dimmit 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 Dimmit County schools?
Across Dimmit County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data