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Scurry County

Texas · Public K-12

Texas's Scurry County runs 6 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Snyder ISD at 2,317 students. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Scurry County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,859
-350 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
38%
was 36%
% Hispanic
57%
was 60%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
2,859
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,039
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.4%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
1,099 students
Middle
1
498 students
High
1
720 students
Combined / other
2
542 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SNYDER ISD
2,317 students · 3 districts in Scurry County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Scurry 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
65%
Hispanic
43%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
16%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
38%
Hispanic
57%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
37
25.2% under 18

Test scores in Scurry County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. IRA SCHOOL· 74.0%
  2. HERMLEIGH SCHOOL· 43.0%
  3. SNYDER H S· 41.0%
  4. SNYDER INT· 40.0%
  5. SNYDER PRI· 38.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. SNYDER J H· 32.0%
  2. SNYDER PRI· 38.0%
  3. SNYDER INT· 40.0%
  4. SNYDER H S· 41.0%
  5. HERMLEIGH SCHOOL· 43.0%

See all 6 schools in Scurry County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SNYDER PRISnyderElementaryPK-03755·
SNYDER H SSnyderHigh09-12720·
SNYDER J HSnyderMiddle06-08498·
SNYDER INTSnyderElementary04-05344·
IRA SCHOOLIraCombinedPK-12284·
HERMLEIGH SCHOOLHermleighCombinedPK-12258·

Cities in Scurry County

Snyder4 schoolsHermleigh1 schoolIra1 school

About Scurry County

In Texas, Scurry County is a sparse county of about 16,488 residents. 6 public schools across the county educates about 2,859 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,039, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% lower than the Texas median.

In terms of grade levels, Scurry County comprises 2 elementary schools (1,099 students), 1 middle school (498), 1 high school (720), and 2 combined or other schools.

SNYDER ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,317 students across Scurry County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Scurry County has fell 11% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,209 students to 2,859.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Scurry County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Scurry County?
Scurry County, Texas has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,859 students.
How many high schools are in Scurry County?
Scurry County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 720 students.
How many middle schools are in Scurry County?
Scurry County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 498 students.
How many elementary schools are in Scurry County?
Scurry County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,099 students.
What is the largest school district in Scurry County?
SNYDER ISD is the largest school district in Scurry County, serving approximately 2,317 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Scurry County?
Scurry County, Texas has a population of approximately 16,488, with a median age of 37. About 25.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Scurry County?
Median household income in Scurry County is $60,039, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 9.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Scurry County?
Approximately 13.0% of adults 25 and older in Scurry County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Scurry County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 63.4% of students in Scurry 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 Scurry County schools?
Across Scurry County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.1 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data