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Motley County

Texas · Public K-12

Of the 1 public K-12 schools in Motley County, the largest district by enrollment is Motley County ISD (179 students). Total county enrollment runs around 179.

7-year change in Motley County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
179
+7 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
68%
was 70%
% Hispanic
30%
was 27%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,183
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
179
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$61,154
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
53.1%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
179 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MOTLEY COUNTY ISD
179 students · 1 district in Motley County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Motley 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
81%
Hispanic
10%
Black
5%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
68%
Hispanic
30%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.9%
civilian labor
Median age
52
12.4% under 18

Test scores in Motley County

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. MOTLEY COUNTY SCHOOL· 60.0%

See all 1 schools in Motley County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
MOTLEY COUNTY SCHOOLMatadorCombinedPK-12179·

Cities in Motley County

Matador1 school

About Motley County

Motley County is a sparse county of about 1,183 residents in Texas. Its public-school system serves approximately 179 students across 1 schools.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $61,154, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 15% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% meaningfully below the Texas median.

MOTLEY COUNTY ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 179 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Motley County has rose 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 172 students to 179.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Motley County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Motley County?
Motley County, Texas has 1 public K-12 schools serving approximately 179 students.
What is the largest school district in Motley County?
MOTLEY COUNTY ISD is the largest school district in Motley County, serving approximately 179 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Motley County?
Motley County, Texas has a population of approximately 1,183, with a median age of 52. About 12.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Motley County?
Median household income in Motley County is $61,154, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 15.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Motley County?
Approximately 19.3% of adults 25 and older in Motley County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Motley County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 53.1% of students in Motley 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 Motley County schools?
Across Motley County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Motley County?
Motley County residents are approximately 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Black, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Motley County is owner-occupied?
Motley County has about 734 housing units, of which roughly 76.5% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Motley County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Motley County include MOTLEY COUNTY SCHOOL. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data