Total enrollment
3,240
-115 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Montague County
Texas · Public K-12
Montague County, Texas's 13 public schools span elementary through high school (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high). Total enrollment is roughly 3,240 students.
4-year change in Montague County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Montague County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.1% | #68 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,240 | #126 of 196 | #1,761 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #103 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #56 of 196 | #634 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.7% | #170 of 196 | #1,638 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 42.9% | #145 of 192 | #1,384 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.
Montague County school rankings
Residents
21,046
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
7 districts
Enrollment
3,240
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$64,545
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.7%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
5
1,387 students
Middle
2
520 students
High
3
870 students
Combined / other
3
463 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
BOWIE ISD
1,503 students · 7 districts in Montague County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Montague 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+
18.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
22.8% under 18
Test scores in Montague County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- MONTAGUE EL· 78.0%
- SAINT JO H S· 66.0%
- NOCONA H S· 63.0%
- NOCONA MIDDLE· 58.0%
- BOWIE H S· 53.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- GOLD BURG SCHOOL· 40.0%
- BOWIE INT· 43.0%
- FORESTBURG SCHOOL· 48.0%
- NOCONA EL· 48.0%
- SAINT JO EL· 48.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOWIE H S | Bowie | High | 09-12 | 467 | · |
| NOCONA EL | Nocona | Elementary | PK-05 | 351 | · |
| BOWIE EL | Bowie | Elementary | PK-02 | 350 | · |
| BOWIE J H | Bowie | Middle | 06-08 | 344 | · |
| BOWIE INT | Bowie | Elementary | 03-05 | 342 | · |
| NOCONA H S | Nocona | High | 09-12 | 258 | · |
| SAINT JO EL | Saint Jo | Elementary | PK-06 | 181 | · |
| FORESTBURG SCHOOL | Forestburg | Combined | PK-12 | 180 | · |
| NOCONA MIDDLE | Nocona | Middle | 06-08 | 176 | · |
| MONTAGUE EL | Montague | Elementary | PK-08 | 163 | · |
| GOLD BURG SCHOOL | Bowie | Combined | PK-12 | 148 | · |
| SAINT JO H S | Saint Jo | High | 07-12 | 145 | · |
| PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL | Nocona | Combined | PK-12 | 135 | · |
Cities in Montague County
About Montague County
Montague County is a sparse county of about 21,046 residents in Texas. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 3,240 students across 13 schools.
Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $64,545 a year, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%.
In terms of grade levels, Montague County spans 5 elementary schools (1,387 students), 2 middle schools (520), 3 high schools (870), and 3 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Montague County is BOWIE ISD, which alone enrolls about 1,503 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Montague County has contracted 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,355 students to 3,240. Montague County now counts 13 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Montague County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data