Total enrollment
1,712
+7 (+0%) vs SY 2017-18
Rains County
Texas · Public K-12
In Rains County, 4 public K-12 schools make up the local education system, comprising 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high. Combined enrollment is about 1,712 students.
7-year change in Rains County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 77%
% Hispanic
21%
was 17%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,712
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,413
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.6%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
798 students
Middle
1
383 students
High
1
531 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
RAINS ISD
1,712 students · 1 district in Rains County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Rains 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+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.2% under 18
Test scores in Rains County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAINS H S | Emory | High | 09-12 | 531 | · |
| RAINS EL | Emory | Elementary | PK-02 | 438 | · |
| RAINS J H | Emory | Middle | 06-08 | 383 | · |
| RAINS INT | Emory | Elementary | 03-05 | 360 | · |
Cities in Rains County
About Rains County
In Texas, Rains County is a compact county of about 12,775 residents. 4 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,712 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,413, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
Looking at the level breakdown, Rains County spans 2 elementary schools (798 students), 1 middle school (383), and 1 high school (531).
The largest single district in Rains County is RAINS ISD, which alone enrolls about 1,712 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Rains County has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,705 students to 1,712. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 77% to 71%.
On allk12, the community for Rains County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data