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Fayette County

Texas · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 3,787 students, in a county of 25,042 residents.

Schools
11
5 districts
Enrollment
3,787
NCES CCD
Median income
$75,854
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.7%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
4
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
LA GRANGE ISD
1,883 students · 5 districts in Fayette County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Fayette 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
76%
Hispanic
22%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
50%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
7%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
48
20.2% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LA GRANGE ELLa GrangeElementaryPK-06998·
LA GRANGE H SLa GrangeHigh09-12585·
SCHULENBURG SECONDARYSchulenburgHigh06-12411·
FLATONIA SECONDARYFlatoniaHigh06-12350·
FAYETTEVILLE SCHOOLSFayettevilleOtherPK-12302·
LA GRANGE MIDDLELa GrangeMiddle07-08300·
FLATONIA ELFlatoniaElementaryPK-05297·
SCHULENBURG ELSchulenburgElementaryPK-05276·
ROUND TOP-CARMINE ELRound TopElementaryPK-06142·
ROUND TOP-CARMINE H SCarmineHigh07-12112·
WHISPERING HILLS ACHIEVEMENT CENTERFlatoniaOther03-1014·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Fayette County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Fayette County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 3,787.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Fayette County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Fayette County?
LA GRANGE ISD is the largest school district in Fayette County, serving approximately 1,883 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Fayette County?
Fayette County, Texas has a population of approximately 25,042, with a median age of 48. About 20.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Fayette County?
Median household income in Fayette County is $75,854, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 5.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Fayette County?
Approximately 27.5% of adults 25 and older in Fayette County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Fayette County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.7% of students in Fayette County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fayette County schools?
Across Fayette County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Fayette County?
Fayette County residents are approximately 76% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Fayette County is owner-occupied?
Fayette County has about 13,233 housing units, of which roughly 79.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data