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Dimmit County

Texas · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,903 students, in a county of 8,380 residents.

Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,903
NCES CCD
Median income
$38,808
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.9%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CARRIZO SPRINGS CISD
1,903 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
n/r
Black
0%
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

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CARRIZO SPRINGS ELCarrizo SpringsElementaryPK-03598·
CARRIZO SPRINGS H SCarrizo SpringsHigh09-12588·
CARRIZO SPRINGS INTCarrizo SpringsMiddle04-06452·
CARRIZO SPRINGS J HCarrizo SpringsMiddle07-08265·

Frequently asked

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 1,903.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Dimmit County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Dimmit County?
CARRIZO SPRINGS CISD is the largest school district in Dimmit County, serving approximately 1,903 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 76.9% 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 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Dimmit County schools?
Across Dimmit County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Dimmit County?
Dimmit County residents are approximately 14% White, 87% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 72% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Dimmit County is owner-occupied?
Dimmit County has about 4,023 housing units, of which roughly 66.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data