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Real County

Texas · Public K-12

Of the 3 public K-12 schools in Real County, the largest district by enrollment is Leakey ISD (343 students). Total county enrollment runs around 570. By grade band, the county runs 1 elementary schools.

7-year change in Real County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
570
-36 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 55%
% Hispanic
39%
was 41%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
3 districts
Enrollment
570
NCES CCD
Median income
$39,605
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.2%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
126 students
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
2
444 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
LEAKEY ISD
343 students · 3 districts in Real County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Real 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
93%
Hispanic
19%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
39%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
60
24.1% under 18

Test scores in Real County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. NUECES CANYON EL· 55.0%
  2. LEAKEY SCHOOL· 48.0%

See all 2 schools in Real County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LEAKEY SCHOOLLeakeyCombinedPK-12343·
NUECES CANYON ELCamp WoodElementaryPK-06126·
BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOLLeakeyCombinedKG-12101·

Cities in Real County

Leakey2 schoolsCamp Wood1 school

About Real County

Real County is a small county of about 2,802 residents in Texas. Its public-school system educates approximately 570 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $39,605, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%. That income level is 40% lower than the Texas median.

For a sense of the school types, Real County covers 1 elementary school (126 students), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Real County is LEAKEY ISD, which alone enrolls about 343 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Real County has decreased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 606 students to 570.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Real County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Real County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Real County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 570.
How many elementary schools are in Real County?
Real County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 126 students.
What is the largest school district in Real County?
LEAKEY ISD is the largest school district in Real County, serving approximately 343 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Real County?
Real County has roughly 2,802 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Real County?
Median household income in Real County is $39,605, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 13.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Real County?
Approximately 21.1% of adults 25 and older in Real County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Real County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 70.2% of students in Real 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 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Real County schools?
Across Real County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Real County?
Real County residents are approximately 93% White, 19% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Real County is owner-occupied?
Real County has about 1,951 housing units, of which roughly 78.1% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data