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Goliad County

Texas · Public K-12

Goliad County, Texas hosts 3 public K-12 schools and around 1,244 students, averaging roughly 415 per campus. Goliad ISD runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Goliad County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,244
-97 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 44%
% Hispanic
46%
was 49%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
1,244
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
White
73%
Hispanic
32%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
19%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
46%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. GOLIAD H S· 62.0%
  2. GOLIAD MIDDLE· 57.0%
  3. GOLIAD EL· 48.0%

See all 3 schools in Goliad County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GOLIAD ELGoliadElementaryPK-05550·
GOLIAD H SGoliadHigh09-12415·
GOLIAD MIDDLEGoliadMiddle06-08279·

Cities in Goliad County

Goliad3 schools

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, decreased 7% from the 1,341 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 44% to 48% over the same window.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Goliad County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Goliad County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,244.
How many high schools are in Goliad County?
Goliad County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 415 students.
How many middle schools are in Goliad County?
Goliad County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 279 students.
How many elementary schools are in Goliad County?
Goliad County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 550 students.
What is the largest school district in Goliad County?
GOLIAD ISD is the largest school district in Goliad County, serving approximately 1,244 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Goliad County?
Goliad County, Texas has a population of approximately 7,141, with a median age of 45. About 19.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Goliad County?
Median household income in Goliad County is $59,359, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 11.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Goliad County?
Approximately 21.4% of adults 25 and older in Goliad County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Goliad County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.5% of students in Goliad 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 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Goliad County schools?
Across Goliad County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data