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Hansford County

Texas · Public K-12

The 7 public K-12 schools in Hansford County cover all standard grade bands (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment around 1,229.

7-year change in Hansford County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,229
-210 (-15%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
38%
was 37%
% Hispanic
60%
was 61%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,229
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,441
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.5%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
496 students
Middle
2
275 students
High
2
330 students
Combined / other
1
128 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SPEARMAN ISD
692 students · 3 districts in Hansford County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hansford 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
65%
Hispanic
50%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
24%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
38%
Hispanic
60%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.2%
civilian labor
Median age
35
28.4% under 18

Test scores in Hansford County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. GRUVER J H· 89.0%
  2. GRUVER H S· 88.0%
  3. GRUVER EL· 77.0%
  4. GUS BIRDWELL EL· 65.0%
  5. SPEARMAN H S· 65.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. PRINGLE-MORSE SCHOOLS· 56.0%
  2. SPEARMAN J H· 60.0%
  3. GUS BIRDWELL EL· 65.0%
  4. SPEARMAN H S· 65.0%
  5. GRUVER EL· 77.0%

See all 7 schools in Hansford County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GUS BIRDWELL ELSpearmanElementaryPK-05343·
SPEARMAN H SSpearmanHigh09-12189·
SPEARMAN J HSpearmanMiddle06-08160·
GRUVER ELGruverElementaryPK-04153·
GRUVER H SGruverHigh09-12141·
PRINGLE-MORSE SCHOOLSMorseCombinedPK-12128·
GRUVER J HGruverMiddle05-08115·

Cities in Hansford County

Gruver3 schoolsSpearman3 schoolsMorse1 school

About Hansford County

Across the rural-scale Texas county of Hansford County of about 5,119 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 1,229 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,441, about 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.

In terms of grade levels, Hansford County consists of 2 elementary schools (496 students), 2 middle schools (275), 2 high schools (330), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Hansford County is SPEARMAN ISD, which alone enrolls about 692 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,229 students, decreased 15% from the 1,439 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Hansford 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 public schools are in Hansford County?
Hansford County, Texas has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,229 students.
How many high schools are in Hansford County?
Hansford County, Texas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 330 students.
How many middle schools are in Hansford County?
Hansford County, Texas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 275 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hansford County?
Hansford County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 496 students.
What is the largest school district in Hansford County?
SPEARMAN ISD is the largest school district in Hansford County, serving approximately 692 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Hansford County?
Hansford County, Texas has a population of approximately 5,119, with a median age of 35. About 28.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hansford County?
Median household income in Hansford County is $69,441, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 8.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hansford County?
Approximately 36.4% of adults 25 and older in Hansford County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hansford County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 55.5% of students in Hansford 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 Hansford County schools?
Across Hansford County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data