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Mitchell County

Texas · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 1,344 students, in a county of 9,018 residents.

Schools
7
5 districts
Enrollment
1,344
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,550
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
60.9%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
4
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
COLORADO ISD
949 students · 5 districts in Mitchell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Mitchell 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
61%
Hispanic
39%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
20%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
43%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
4%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
37
20.5% under 18

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
COLORADO EL AND MIDDLEColorado CityElementaryPK-08708·
WESTBROOK SCHOOLWestbrookOtherPK-12255·
COLORADO H SColorado CityHigh09-12227·
LORAINE SCHOOLLoraineOtherPK-12140·
WALLACE ACCELERATED H SColorado CityHigh09-1214·
WALLACE ACCELERATED H SColorado CityNot reportedM -M ··
WALLACE ACCELERATED H SColorado CityNot reportedM -M ··

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Mitchell County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Mitchell County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 1,344.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Mitchell County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 2 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Mitchell County?
COLORADO ISD is the largest school district in Mitchell County, serving approximately 949 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County has roughly 9,018 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Mitchell County?
Median household income in Mitchell County is $60,550, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 5.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mitchell County?
Approximately 11.5% of adults 25 and older in Mitchell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mitchell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 60.9% of students in Mitchell 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 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mitchell County schools?
Across Mitchell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mitchell County?
Mitchell County residents are approximately 61% White, 39% Hispanic, 9% Black, 1% Asian, 20% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Mitchell County is owner-occupied?
Mitchell County has about 3,691 housing units, of which roughly 78.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data