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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.

7-year change in Hardeman County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
623
-127 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 58%
% Hispanic
44%
was 34%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
623
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
White
74%
Hispanic
26%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
17%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
44%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. QUANAH H S· 72.0%
  2. REAGAN EL· 52.0%
  3. TRAVIS MIDDLE· 52.0%
  4. CHILLICOTHE SCHOOL· 46.0%

See all 4 schools in Hardeman County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
REAGAN ELQuanahElementaryPK-05196·
CHILLICOTHE SCHOOLChillicotheCombinedPK-12189·
QUANAH H SQuanahHigh09-12143·
TRAVIS MIDDLEQuanahMiddle06-0895·

Cities in Hardeman County

Quanah3 schoolsChillicothe1 school

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 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 17%: 750 students in SY 2017-18 versus 623 in SY 2024-25. Hardeman County now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 58% to 47% over the same window.

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

How many K-12 schools serve Hardeman County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Hardeman County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 623.
How many high schools are in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 143 students.
How many middle schools are in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 95 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 196 students.
What is the largest school district in Hardeman County?
QUANAH ISD is the largest school district in Hardeman County, serving approximately 434 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County has roughly 3,501 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Hardeman County?
Median household income in Hardeman County is $63,333, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hardeman County?
Approximately 16.8% of adults 25 and older in Hardeman County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hardeman County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 76.6% of students in Hardeman County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hardeman County schools?
Across Hardeman County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data