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Frio County

Texas · Public K-12

Frio County's public schools total 7 across the county, with enrollment of about 2,792 and Pearsall ISD the largest single district. That works out to 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Frio County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,792
-477 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
5%
was 6%
% Hispanic
94%
was 93%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,792
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,010
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.2%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
3
1,347 students
Middle
2
615 students
High
2
830 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PEARSALL ISD
1,951 students · 2 districts in Frio County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Frio 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
33%
Hispanic
78%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
43%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
5%
Hispanic
94%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
32
24.7% under 18

Test scores in Frio County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. PEARSALL J H· 37.0%
  2. MARY HARPER MIDDLE· 32.0%
  3. PEARSALL INT· 32.0%
  4. PEARSALL H S· 31.0%
  5. DILLEY H S· 30.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. DILLEY EL· 18.0%
  2. DILLEY H S· 30.0%
  3. PEARSALL H S· 31.0%
  4. MARY HARPER MIDDLE· 32.0%
  5. PEARSALL INT· 32.0%

See all 6 schools in Frio County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PEARSALL H SPearsallHigh09-12572·
TED FLORES ELPearsallElementaryPK-02503·
PEARSALL INTPearsallElementary03-05442·
PEARSALL J HPearsallMiddle06-08434·
DILLEY ELDilleyElementaryPK-05402·
DILLEY H SDilleyHigh09-12258·
MARY HARPER MIDDLEDilleyMiddle06-08181·

Cities in Frio County

Pearsall4 schoolsDilley3 schools

About Frio County

Across the sparse Texas county of Frio County of about 18,582 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 2,792 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $66,010, about 12% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line.

In terms of grade levels, Frio County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,347 students), 2 middle schools (615), and 2 high schools (830).

PEARSALL ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,951 students on its own.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Frio County has decreased 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,269 students to 2,792.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Frio County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Frio County?
Frio County, Texas has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,792 students.
How many high schools are in Frio County?
Frio County, Texas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 830 students.
How many middle schools are in Frio County?
Frio County, Texas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 615 students.
How many elementary schools are in Frio County?
Frio County, Texas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,347 students.
What is the largest school district in Frio County?
PEARSALL ISD is the largest school district in Frio County, serving approximately 1,951 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Frio County?
Frio County, Texas has a population of approximately 18,582, with a median age of 32. About 24.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Frio County?
Median household income in Frio County is $66,010, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 15.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Frio County?
Approximately 11.9% of adults 25 and older in Frio County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Frio County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 82.2% of students in Frio 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 Frio County schools?
Across Frio County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data