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Hemphill County

Texas · Public K-12

In Hemphill County, Texas, the public-school system rolls up to 4 schools and roughly 758 K-12 students, with county median household income around $61,563. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Hemphill County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
758
-172 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 52%
% Hispanic
48%
was 47%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
758
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,563
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.4%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
318 students
Middle
1
157 students
High
1
283 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CANADIAN ISD
758 students · 1 district in Hemphill County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hemphill 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
79%
Hispanic
33%
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
49%
Hispanic
47%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.5% under 18

Test scores in Hemphill County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. CANADIAN H S· 73.0%
  2. BAKER EL· 68.0%
  3. CANADIAN MIDDLE· 68.0%

See all 3 schools in Hemphill County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
CANADIAN H SCanadianHigh09-12283·
CANADIAN ELCanadianElementaryPK-02165·
CANADIAN MIDDLECanadianMiddle06-08157·
BAKER ELCanadianElementary03-05153·

Cities in Hemphill County

Canadian4 schools

About Hemphill County

In Texas, Hemphill County is a thinly populated county of about 3,234 residents. 4 public schools across the county serves about 758 students between them.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,563 a year, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 2%. That income level is 7% noticeably below the Texas median.

On the school-mix side, Hemphill County is built around 2 elementary schools (318 students), 1 middle school (157), and 1 high school (283).

CANADIAN ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 758 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 758 students, declined 18% from the 930 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Hemphill County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Hemphill County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Hemphill County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 758.
How many high schools are in Hemphill County?
Hemphill County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 283 students.
How many middle schools are in Hemphill County?
Hemphill County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 157 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hemphill County?
Hemphill County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 318 students.
What is the largest school district in Hemphill County?
CANADIAN ISD is the largest school district in Hemphill County, serving approximately 758 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hemphill County?
Hemphill County, Texas has a population of approximately 3,234, with a median age of 45. About 20.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hemphill County?
Median household income in Hemphill County is $61,563, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 1.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hemphill County?
Approximately 21.9% of adults 25 and older in Hemphill County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hemphill County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.4% of students in Hemphill 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 Hemphill County schools?
Across Hemphill County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 9.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data