Total enrollment
1,802
-331 (-16%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Ochiltree County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Ochiltree County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.3% | #49 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,802 | #166 of 196 | #2,313 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #167 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #58 of 196 | #676 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.0% | #107 of 196 | #1,075 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.8% | #153 of 192 | #1,557 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
9,786
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
6
1 districts
Enrollment
1,802
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- PERRYTON J H· 58.0%
- PERRYTON H S· 57.0%
- EDWIN F WILLIAMS INT· 45.0%
- JAMES L WRIGHT EL· 40.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERRYTON H S | Perryton | High | 09-12 | 549 | · |
| PERRYTON J H | Perryton | Middle | 06-08 | 395 | · |
| JAMES L WRIGHT EL | Perryton | Elementary | 01-03 | 385 | · |
| EDWIN F WILLIAMS INT | Perryton | Elementary | 04-05 | 293 | · |
| PERRYTON KINDER | Perryton | Elementary | PK-KG | 167 | · |
| LUDI PENA MARTIN ACCELERATED EDUCATION CENTER | Perryton | High | 10-12 | 13 | · |
Cities in Ochiltree County
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 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Ochiltree County has contracted 16% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,133 students to 1,802.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data