Total enrollment
1,244
-21 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Goliad County
Texas · Public K-12
Goliad County, Texas hosts 3 public K-12 schools and around 1,244 students, averaging roughly 415 per school. Goliad ISD runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Goliad County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Goliad County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 49.0% | #58 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,244 | #184 of 196 | #2,611 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #196 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #128 of 196 | #1,496 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 44.5% | #178 of 196 | #1,897 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.8% | #76 of 192 | #798 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
7,141
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,244
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$59,359
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.5%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
550 students
Middle
1
279 students
High
1
415 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GOLIAD ISD
1,244 students · 1 district in Goliad County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Goliad 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+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.2%
civilian labor
Median age
45
19.8% under 18
Test scores in Goliad County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- GOLIAD H S· 70.0%
- GOLIAD MIDDLE· 55.0%
- GOLIAD EL· 54.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLIAD EL | Goliad | Elementary | PK-05 | 550 | · |
| GOLIAD H S | Goliad | High | 09-12 | 415 | · |
| GOLIAD MIDDLE | Goliad | Middle | 06-08 | 279 | · |
Cities in Goliad County
About Goliad County
Goliad County is a sparse county of about 7,141 residents in Texas. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 1,244 students across 3 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,359, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 11% below the Texas median.
For a sense of the school types, Goliad County spans 1 elementary school (550 students), 1 middle school (279), and 1 high school (415).
GOLIAD ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,244 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,244 students, held roughly steady from the 1,265 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Goliad County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data