Total enrollment
334
+57 (+21%) vs SY 2017-18
Irion County
Texas · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Irion County number 2 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 167 students per campus. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.
7-year change in Irion County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
72%
was 66%
% Hispanic
28%
was 31%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
334
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,357
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
28.4%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
200 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
134 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
IRION COUNTY ISD
334 students · 1 district in Irion County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Irion 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+
28.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Irion County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRION EL | Mertzon | Elementary | PK-06 | 200 | · |
| IRION H S | Mertzon | High | 07-12 | 134 | · |
Cities in Irion County
About Irion County
Irion County is a thinly populated county of about 1,409 residents in Texas. Its public-school system hosts approximately 334 students across 2 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $70,357 a year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% above the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Irion County consists of 1 elementary school (200 students), and 1 high school (134).
The largest single district in Irion County is IRION COUNTY ISD, which alone enrolls about 334 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 334 students, climbed 21% from the 277 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment climbed from 66% to 72%.
On allk12, the community for Irion County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data