Total enrollment
3,109
-19 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Jackson County
Texas · Public K-12
Jackson County is one of Texas's public-school counties, with 12 schools serving about 3,109 students (4 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $65,414.
4-year change in Jackson County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jackson County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 54.3% | #28 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,109 | #130 of 196 | #1,804 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #118 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #76 of 196 | #864 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.9% | #150 of 196 | #1,417 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.0% | #68 of 192 | #675 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Jackson County school rankings
Residents
15,152
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
3 districts
Enrollment
3,109
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,414
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.9%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
4
1,338 students
Middle
3
734 students
High
4
1,037 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
EDNA ISD
1,531 students · 3 districts in Jackson County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jackson 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+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
42
24.6% under 18
Test scores in Jackson County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- INDUSTRIAL H S· 85.0%
- INDUSTRIAL J H· 72.0%
- GANADO EL· 69.0%
- EDNA H S· 60.0%
- INDUSTRIAL EL EAST· 60.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- EDNA INT· 50.0%
- EDNA PRI· 53.0%
- GANADO H S· 54.0%
- GANADO JH· 54.0%
- EDNA J H· 59.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDNA PRI | Edna | Elementary | PK-03 | 551 | · |
| EDNA H S | Edna | High | 09-12 | 455 | · |
| INDUSTRIAL H S | Vanderbilt | High | 09-12 | 348 | · |
| GANADO EL | Ganado | Elementary | PK-05 | 321 | · |
| EDNA J H | Edna | Middle | 06-08 | 310 | · |
| INDUSTRIAL EL EAST | Vanderbilt | Elementary | PK-05 | 264 | · |
| INDUSTRIAL J H | Vanderbilt | Middle | 06-08 | 254 | · |
| GANADO H S | Ganado | High | 09-12 | 221 | · |
| EDNA INT | Edna | Elementary | 04-05 | 202 | · |
| GANADO JH | Ganado | Middle | 06-08 | 170 | · |
| EDNA ALTERNATIVE | Edna | High | 09-12 | 13 | · |
| EDNA EL | Edna | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Jackson County
About Jackson County
In Texas, Jackson County is a rural-scale county of about 15,152 residents. 12 public schools across the county teaches about 3,109 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $65,414 a year, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Jackson County comprises 4 elementary schools (1,338 students), 3 middle schools (734), 4 high schools (1,037), and 1 combined or other schools.
EDNA ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,531 students across Jackson County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jackson County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,128 students to 3,109. Jackson County now counts 11 public schools, up from 10 in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Jackson 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data