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Edwards County

Texas · Public K-12

For a Texas county, Edwards County operates a compact public-school system: 2 schools and 314 students, broken out as 1 high.

7-year change in Edwards County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
314
-106 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
27%
was 29%
% Hispanic
72%
was 70%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
314
NCES CCD
Median income
$40,313
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.7%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
114 students
Combined / other
1
200 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
ROCKSPRINGS ISD
200 students · 2 districts in Edwards County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Edwards 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
74%
Hispanic
43%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
27%
Hispanic
72%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
27.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
39
22.9% under 18

Test scores in Edwards County

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

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. NUECES CANYON JH/HS· 64.0%
  2. ROCKSPRINGS K-12· 41.0%

See all 2 schools in Edwards County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ROCKSPRINGS K-12RockspringsCombinedPK-12200·
NUECES CANYON JH/HSBarksdaleHigh07-12114·

Cities in Edwards County

Barksdale1 schoolRocksprings1 school

About Edwards County

In Texas, Edwards County is a sparse county of about 1,290 residents. 2 public schools across the county serves about 314 students between them.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $40,313, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 28% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 39% below the Texas median.

In terms of grade levels, Edwards County is built around 1 high school (114), and 1 combined or other schools.

ROCKSPRINGS ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 200 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Edwards County has declined 25% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 420 students to 314.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Edwards County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Edwards County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Edwards County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 314.
How many high schools are in Edwards County?
Edwards County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 114 students.
What is the largest school district in Edwards County?
ROCKSPRINGS ISD is the largest school district in Edwards County, serving approximately 200 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Edwards County?
Edwards County, Texas has a population of approximately 1,290, with a median age of 39. About 22.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Edwards County?
Median household income in Edwards County is $40,313, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 27.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Edwards County?
Approximately 26.1% of adults 25 and older in Edwards County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Edwards County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 62.7% of students in Edwards 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 Edwards County schools?
Across Edwards County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Edwards County?
Edwards County residents are approximately 74% White, 43% Hispanic, 2% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Edwards County is owner-occupied?
Edwards County has about 815 housing units, of which roughly 87.9% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data