Total enrollment
1,218
-70 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
McCulloch County
Texas · Public K-12
McCulloch County, Texas's 5 public schools span elementary through high school (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Total enrollment is roughly 1,218 students.
4-year change in McCulloch County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How McCulloch County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.4% | #98 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,218 | #189 of 196 | #2,625 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #179 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.5:1 | #12 of 196 | #199 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 62.5% | #93 of 196 | #1,001 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.9% | #93 of 192 | #907 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
7,514
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
1,218
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$54,043
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
62.5%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
458 students
Middle
1
206 students
High
1
271 students
Combined / other
2
283 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
BRADY ISD
935 students · 3 districts in McCulloch County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of McCulloch 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+
23.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.0%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.9% under 18
Test scores in McCulloch County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- ROCHELLE SCHOOL· 70.0%
- BRADY EL· 58.0%
- BRADY H S· 55.0%
- BRADY MIDDLE· 54.0%
- LOHN SCHOOL· 52.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRADY EL | Brady | Elementary | PK-05 | 458 | · |
| BRADY H S | Brady | High | 09-12 | 271 | · |
| BRADY MIDDLE | Brady | Middle | 06-08 | 206 | · |
| ROCHELLE SCHOOL | Rochelle | Combined | PK-12 | 160 | · |
| LOHN SCHOOL | Lohn | Combined | PK-12 | 123 | · |
Cities in McCulloch County
About McCulloch County
Across the small Texas county of McCulloch County of about 7,514 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 1,218 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $54,043, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 19% below the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, McCulloch County is made up of 1 elementary school (458 students), 1 middle school (206), 1 high school (271), and 2 combined or other schools.
BRADY ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 935 students across McCulloch County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,218 students, decreased 5% from the 1,288 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for McCulloch County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data