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Haskell County

Texas · Public K-12

Public education in Haskell County reaches 793 students across 5 schools. Haskell Cisd is the largest district at 544 students. That works out to 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Haskell County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
793
-105 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 49%
% Hispanic
40%
was 42%
% Black
3%
was 4%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
793
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,653
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
71.5%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
277 students
Middle
1
111 students
High
1
156 students
Combined / other
2
249 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
HASKELL CISD
544 students · 3 districts in Haskell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Haskell 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
77%
Hispanic
26%
Black
6%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
51%
Hispanic
40%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
18.1% under 18

Test scores in Haskell County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. HASKELL J H· 69.0%
  2. HASKELL H S· 68.0%
  3. PAINT CREEK SCHOOL· 65.0%
  4. RULE SCHOOL· 57.0%
  5. HASKELL EL· 51.0%

See all 5 schools in Haskell County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HASKELL ELHaskellElementaryPK-05277·
HASKELL H SHaskellHigh09-12156·
RULE SCHOOLRuleCombinedPK-12138·
HASKELL J HHaskellMiddle06-08111·
PAINT CREEK SCHOOLHaskellCombinedPK-12111·

Cities in Haskell County

Haskell4 schoolsRule1 school

About Haskell County

Haskell County is a sparse county of about 5,421 residents in Texas. Its public-school system educates approximately 793 students across 5 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,653, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 9% lower than the Texas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Haskell County spans 1 elementary school (277 students), 1 middle school (111), 1 high school (156), and 2 combined or other schools.

HASKELL CISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 544 students across Haskell County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Haskell County has shrank 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 898 students to 793. Haskell County now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Haskell County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Haskell County?
Haskell County, Texas has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 793 students.
How many high schools are in Haskell County?
Haskell County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 156 students.
How many middle schools are in Haskell County?
Haskell County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 111 students.
How many elementary schools are in Haskell County?
Haskell County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 277 students.
What is the largest school district in Haskell County?
HASKELL CISD is the largest school district in Haskell County, serving approximately 544 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Haskell County?
Haskell County has roughly 5,421 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Haskell County?
Median household income in Haskell County is $60,653, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 12.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Haskell County?
Approximately 22.8% of adults 25 and older in Haskell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Haskell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 71.5% of students in Haskell 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 Haskell County schools?
Across Haskell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data