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San Jacinto County

Texas · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 3,580 students, in a county of 28,441 residents.

Schools
8
2 districts
Enrollment
3,580
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,364
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.9%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SHEPHERD ISD
1,958 students · 2 districts in San Jacinto County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of San Jacinto 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
73%
Hispanic
19%
Black
9%
Asian
0%
Two or more
13%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
57%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
9%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.8%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.5% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SHEPHERD H SShepherdHigh09-12601·
SHEPHERD PRIShepherdElementaryPK-02499·
COLDSPRING-OAKHURST H SColdspringHigh09-12496·
SHEPHERD MIDDLEShepherdMiddle06-08458·
STREET ELColdspringElementaryPK-02449·
SHEPHERD INTShepherdElementary03-05400·
LINCOLN J HColdspringMiddle06-08347·
COLDSPRING INTColdspringElementary03-05330·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve San Jacinto County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in San Jacinto County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 3,580.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in San Jacinto County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in San Jacinto County?
SHEPHERD ISD is the largest school district in San Jacinto County, serving approximately 1,958 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in San Jacinto County?
San Jacinto County has roughly 28,441 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in San Jacinto County?
Median household income in San Jacinto County is $65,364, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of San Jacinto County?
Approximately 16.2% of adults 25 and older in San Jacinto County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in San Jacinto County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.9% of students in San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County schools?
Across San Jacinto County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of San Jacinto County?
San Jacinto County residents are approximately 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 9% Black, 0% Asian, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in San Jacinto County is owner-occupied?
San Jacinto County has about 15,011 housing units, of which roughly 84.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data