Total enrollment
3,109
-196 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
Jackson County
Texas · Public K-12
Jackson County is one of Texas's public-school counties, with 12 campuses serving about 3,109 students (4 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $65,414.
7-year change in Jackson County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
+1 (+10%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
45%
was 47%
% Hispanic
46%
was 43%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
12
3 districts
Enrollment
3,109
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 10 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- INDUSTRIAL J H· 86.0%
- INDUSTRIAL H S· 75.0%
- EDNA H S· 59.0%
- GANADO EL· 59.0%
- EDNA J H· 57.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- EDNA PRI· 46.0%
- EDNA INT· 52.0%
- GANADO H S· 53.0%
- GANADO JH· 53.0%
- INDUSTRIAL EL EAST· 55.0%
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Jackson County has contracted 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,305 students to 3,109. Jackson County now counts 11 public schools, up from 10 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 43% to 46% over the same window.
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
Jackson County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data