Total enrollment
623
-112 (-15%) vs SY 2020-21
Hardeman County
Texas · Public K-12
Hardeman County reports 4 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 3,501, with an average school size of 156 students. The level mix is 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Hardeman County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,501
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
623
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$63,333
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.6%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
196 students
Middle
1
95 students
High
1
143 students
Combined / other
1
189 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
QUANAH ISD
434 students · 2 districts in Hardeman County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Hardeman 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+
16.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.3% under 18
Test scores in Hardeman County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- QUANAH H S· 73.0%
- TRAVIS MIDDLE· 53.0%
- REAGAN EL· 45.0%
- CHILLICOTHE SCHOOL· 39.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAGAN EL | Quanah | Elementary | PK-05 | 196 | · |
| CHILLICOTHE SCHOOL | Chillicothe | Combined | PK-12 | 189 | · |
| QUANAH H S | Quanah | High | 09-12 | 143 | · |
| TRAVIS MIDDLE | Quanah | Middle | 06-08 | 95 | · |
Cities in Hardeman County
About Hardeman County
In Texas, Hardeman County is a sparse county of about 3,501 residents. 4 public schools across the county enrolls about 623 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $63,333 a year, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 5% below the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Hardeman County spans 1 elementary school (196 students), 1 middle school (95), 1 high school (143), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Hardeman County is QUANAH ISD, which alone enrolls about 434 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 15%: 735 students in SY 2020-21 versus 623 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Hardeman County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data