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Parmer County

Texas · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 2,224 students, in a county of 9,731 residents.

Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
2,224
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,735
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
68.1%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
3
schools
High
3
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
FRIONA ISD
1,063 students · 4 districts in Parmer County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Parmer 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
64%
Hispanic
67%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
28%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
22%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
36
27.7% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
FRIONA ELFrionaElementary02-05312·
FRIONA H SFrionaHigh09-12295·
FARWELL ELFarwellElementaryPK-05283·
FRIONA PRIFrionaElementaryPK-01230·
FRIONA J HFrionaMiddle06-08226·
BOVINA ELBovinaElementaryPK-05200·
FARWELL H SFarwellHigh09-12178·
FARWELL J HFarwellMiddle06-08145·
LAZBUDDIE SCHOOLLazbuddieOtherPK-12130·
BOVINA H SBovinaHigh09-12125·
BOVINA MIDDLEBovinaMiddle06-08100·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Parmer County?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Parmer County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 2,224.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Parmer County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Parmer County?
FRIONA ISD is the largest school district in Parmer County, serving approximately 1,063 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Parmer County?
Parmer County has roughly 9,731 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Parmer County?
Median household income in Parmer County is $69,735, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Parmer County?
Approximately 16.9% of adults 25 and older in Parmer County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Parmer County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 68.1% of students in Parmer County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Parmer County schools?
Across Parmer County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Parmer County?
Parmer County residents are approximately 64% White, 67% Hispanic, 0% Black, 28% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Parmer County is owner-occupied?
Parmer County has about 3,745 housing units, of which roughly 72.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data