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Ochiltree County

Texas · Public K-12

Ochiltree County in Texas has 6 public K-12 schools in service today, collectively responsible for roughly 1,802 students with Perryton ISD the largest district. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Ochiltree County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,802
-422 (-19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
23%
was 26%
% Hispanic
75%
was 72%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,802
NCES CCD
Median income
$70,183
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.0%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
3
845 students
Middle
1
395 students
High
2
562 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
PERRYTON ISD
1,802 students · 1 district in Ochiltree County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Ochiltree 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
68%
Hispanic
57%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
16%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
23%
Hispanic
75%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.3%
civilian labor
Median age
33
30.2% under 18

Test scores in Ochiltree County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 4 schools (ELA)
  1. PERRYTON H S· 64.0%
  2. EDWIN F WILLIAMS INT· 54.0%
  3. PERRYTON J H· 53.0%
  4. JAMES L WRIGHT EL· 49.0%

See all 4 schools in Ochiltree County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PERRYTON H SPerrytonHigh09-12549·
PERRYTON J HPerrytonMiddle06-08395·
JAMES L WRIGHT ELPerrytonElementary01-03385·
EDWIN F WILLIAMS INTPerrytonElementary04-05293·
PERRYTON KINDERPerrytonElementaryPK-KG167·
LUDI PENA MARTIN ACCELERATED EDUCATION CENTERPerrytonHigh10-1213·

Cities in Ochiltree County

Perryton6 schools

About Ochiltree County

Ochiltree County is a thinly populated county of about 9,786 residents in Texas. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,802 students across 6 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $70,183 a year, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% meaningfully above the Texas median.

In terms of grade levels, Ochiltree County is built around 3 elementary schools (845 students), 1 middle school (395), and 2 high schools (562).

PERRYTON ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,802 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Ochiltree County has contracted 19% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,224 students to 1,802. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 72% to 75%.

On allk12, the community for Ochiltree County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Ochiltree County?
Ochiltree County, Texas has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,802 students.
How many high schools are in Ochiltree County?
Ochiltree County, Texas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 562 students.
How many middle schools are in Ochiltree County?
Ochiltree County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 395 students.
How many elementary schools are in Ochiltree County?
Ochiltree County, Texas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 845 students.
What is the largest school district in Ochiltree County?
PERRYTON ISD is the largest school district in Ochiltree County, serving approximately 1,802 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Ochiltree County?
Ochiltree County, Texas has a population of approximately 9,786, with a median age of 33. About 30.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Ochiltree County?
Median household income in Ochiltree County is $70,183, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Ochiltree County?
Approximately 20.7% of adults 25 and older in Ochiltree County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Ochiltree County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.0% of students in Ochiltree 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 Ochiltree County schools?
Across Ochiltree County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data