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Shackelford County

Texas · Public K-12

Within Shackelford County, Texas, families have 3 public-school options to consider, collectively serving 589 K-12 students. Albany ISD is the heaviest district by enrollment. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Shackelford County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
589
-48 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 79%
% Hispanic
18%
was 16%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
2 districts
Enrollment
589
NCES CCD
Median income
$73,047
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.0%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
258 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
216 students
Combined / other
1
115 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
ALBANY ISD
474 students · 2 districts in Shackelford County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Shackelford 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
84%
Hispanic
13%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
18%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
34.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Shackelford County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. ALBANY JR-SR H S· 64.0%
  2. NANCY SMITH EL· 62.0%
  3. MORAN SCHOOL· 36.0%

See all 3 schools in Shackelford County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
NANCY SMITH ELAlbanyElementaryPK-06258·
ALBANY JR-SR H SAlbanyHigh07-12216·
MORAN SCHOOLMoranCombinedPK-12115·

Cities in Shackelford County

Albany2 schoolsMoran1 school

About Shackelford County

In Texas, Shackelford County is a small county of about 3,175 residents. 3 public schools across the county serves about 589 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $73,047 a year, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 6%. That income level is 10% above the Texas median.

On the school-mix side, Shackelford County is made up of 1 elementary school (258 students), 1 high school (216), and 1 combined or other schools.

ALBANY ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 474 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Shackelford County has decreased 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 637 students to 589.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Shackelford County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Shackelford County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Shackelford County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 589.
How many high schools are in Shackelford County?
Shackelford County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 216 students.
How many elementary schools are in Shackelford County?
Shackelford County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 258 students.
What is the largest school district in Shackelford County?
ALBANY ISD is the largest school district in Shackelford County, serving approximately 474 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Shackelford County?
Shackelford County, Texas has a population of approximately 3,175, with a median age of 42. About 20.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Shackelford County?
Median household income in Shackelford County is $73,047, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Shackelford County?
Approximately 34.1% of adults 25 and older in Shackelford County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Shackelford County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 48.0% of students in Shackelford County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shackelford County schools?
Across Shackelford County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Shackelford County?
Shackelford County residents are approximately 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 1% Black, 10% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data