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Jeff Davis County

Texas · Public K-12

Jeff Davis County hosts 2 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 714 Texas students.

7-year change in Jeff Davis County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
714
+455 (+176%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
30%
was 38%
% Hispanic
57%
was 61%
% Black
9%
was 0%
% Asian
2%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
2 districts
Enrollment
714
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,286
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
59.4%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
2
714 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
FT DAVIS ISD
682 students · 2 districts in Jeff Davis County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jeff Davis 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
69%
Hispanic
30%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
26%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
30%
Hispanic
57%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
35.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
58
18.0% under 18

Test scores in Jeff Davis County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. FT DAVIS SCHOOL· 51.0%

See all 1 schools in Jeff Davis County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FT DAVIS SCHOOLFt DavisCombinedPK-12682·
VALENTINE SCHOOLValentineCombinedPK-1232·

Cities in Jeff Davis County

Ft Davis1 schoolValentine1 school

About Jeff Davis County

Across the small Texas county of Jeff Davis County of about 1,865 residents, the public-school footprint covers 2 schools and about 714 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $59,286 a year, about 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 11% below the Texas median.

The largest single district in Jeff Davis County is FT DAVIS ISD, which alone enrolls about 682 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Jeff Davis County has expanded 176% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 259 students to 714. On the demographic side, Black enrollment moved from 0% to 9% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Jeff Davis County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County, Texas has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 714 students.
What is the largest school district in Jeff Davis County?
FT DAVIS ISD is the largest school district in Jeff Davis County, serving approximately 682 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County has roughly 1,865 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Jeff Davis County?
Median household income in Jeff Davis County is $59,286, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 17.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jeff Davis County?
Approximately 35.9% of adults 25 and older in Jeff Davis County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jeff Davis County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 59.4% of students in Jeff Davis 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 Jeff Davis County schools?
Across Jeff Davis County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 27.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jeff Davis County?
Jeff Davis County residents are approximately 69% White, 30% Hispanic, 26% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jeff Davis County is owner-occupied?
Jeff Davis County has about 1,531 housing units, of which roughly 88.0% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Jeff Davis County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Jeff Davis County include FT DAVIS SCHOOL, VALENTINE SCHOOL. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data