Total enrollment
1,229
-135 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Hansford County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Hansford County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.3% | #4 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,229 | #186 of 196 | #2,619 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #148 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 9.0:1 | #1 of 196 | #27 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.5% | #144 of 196 | #1,322 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.1% | #120 of 192 | #1,143 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
5,119
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,229
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- GRUVER H S· 90.0%
- GRUVER J H· 85.0%
- GRUVER EL· 73.0%
- SPEARMAN H S· 67.0%
- SPEARMAN J H· 60.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- PRINGLE-MORSE SCHOOLS· 55.0%
- GUS BIRDWELL EL· 56.0%
- SPEARMAN J H· 60.0%
- SPEARMAN H S· 67.0%
- GRUVER EL· 73.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUS BIRDWELL EL | Spearman | Elementary | PK-05 | 343 | · |
| SPEARMAN H S | Spearman | High | 09-12 | 189 | · |
| SPEARMAN J H | Spearman | Middle | 06-08 | 160 | · |
| GRUVER EL | Gruver | Elementary | PK-04 | 153 | · |
| GRUVER H S | Gruver | High | 09-12 | 141 | · |
| PRINGLE-MORSE SCHOOLS | Morse | Combined | PK-12 | 128 | · |
| GRUVER J H | Gruver | Middle | 05-08 | 115 | · |
Cities in Hansford County
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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,229 students, decreased 10% from the 1,364 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data