Total enrollment
1,706
+101 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Lynn County
Texas · Public K-12
Parents in Lynn County researching K-12 options have 7 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,706 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Lynn County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Lynn County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.8% | #74 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,706 | #173 of 196 | #2,362 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #149 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #22 of 196 | #313 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.9% | #182 of 196 | #1,969 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.8% | #102 of 192 | #964 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.
Residents
5,752
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
1,706
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$73,679
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.9%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
660 students
Middle
1
134 students
High
2
526 students
Combined / other
2
386 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
NEW HOME ISD
708 students · 4 districts in Lynn County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lynn 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+
26.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
37
27.8% under 18
Test scores in Lynn County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- NEW HOME SCHOOL· 74.0%
- TAHOKA MIDDLE· 62.0%
- TAHOKA H S· 57.0%
- O'DONNELL SCHOOL· 54.0%
- TAHOKA EL· 47.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- WILSON SCHOOL· 37.0%
- TAHOKA EL· 47.0%
- O'DONNELL SCHOOL· 54.0%
- TAHOKA H S· 57.0%
- TAHOKA MIDDLE· 62.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HOME EL | New Home | Elementary | PK-05 | 365 | · |
| NEW HOME SCHOOL | New Home | High | 06-12 | 343 | · |
| TAHOKA EL | Tahoka | Elementary | PK-05 | 295 | · |
| O'DONNELL SCHOOL | O'Donnell | Combined | PK-12 | 253 | · |
| TAHOKA H S | Tahoka | High | 09-12 | 183 | · |
| TAHOKA MIDDLE | Tahoka | Middle | 06-08 | 134 | · |
| WILSON SCHOOL | Wilson | Combined | PK-12 | 133 | · |
Cities in Lynn County
About Lynn County
Across the thinly populated Texas county of Lynn County of about 5,752 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 1,706 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $73,679, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 11% above the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Lynn County covers 2 elementary schools (660 students), 1 middle school (134), 2 high schools (526), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Lynn County is NEW HOME ISD, which alone enrolls about 708 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,706 students, rose 6% from the 1,605 reported in SY 2020-21. Lynn County now counts 7 public schools, up from 6 in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Lynn County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data