Total enrollment
496
-58 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Donley County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,257
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
496
students · 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 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- CLARENDON H S· 64.0%
- HEDLEY SCHOOL· 56.0%
- CLARENDON J H· 55.0%
- CLARENDON EL· 54.0%
| 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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Donley County has contracted 10% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 554 students to 496.
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