Total enrollment
496
-80 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
Donley County
Texas · Public K-12
The 4 public K-12 schools in Donley County cover all standard grade bands (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment around 496.
7-year change in Donley County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 74%
% Hispanic
18%
was 15%
% Black
4%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
496
NCES CCD
Median income
$58,750
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.6%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
204 students
Middle
1
69 students
High
1
128 students
Combined / other
1
95 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CLARENDON ISD
401 students · 2 districts in Donley County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Donley 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+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
17.6% under 18
Test scores in Donley County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- CLARENDON H S· 66.0%
- HEDLEY SCHOOL· 65.0%
- CLARENDON EL· 61.0%
- CLARENDON J H· 58.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARENDON EL | Clarendon | Elementary | PK-05 | 204 | · |
| CLARENDON H S | Clarendon | High | 09-12 | 128 | · |
| HEDLEY SCHOOL | Hedley | Combined | PK-12 | 95 | · |
| CLARENDON J H | Clarendon | Middle | 06-08 | 69 | · |
Cities in Donley County
About Donley County
In Texas, Donley County is a thinly populated county of about 3,257 residents. 4 public schools across the county serves about 496 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,750 a year, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 12% lower than the Texas median.
For a sense of the school types, Donley County is built around 1 elementary school (204 students), 1 middle school (69), 1 high school (128), and 1 combined or other schools.
CLARENDON ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 401 students on its own.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Donley County has contracted 14% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 576 students to 496. The Black share of public-school enrollment contracted from 8% to 4%.
On allk12, the community for Donley County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data