Total enrollment
2,180
+138 (+7%) vs SY 2017-18
Somervell County
Texas · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Somervell County number 5, teaching approximately 2,180 Texas students against a population of 9,691. By level, that breaks down as 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Somervell County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 64%
% Hispanic
28%
was 30%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
2,180
NCES CCD
Median income
$79,825
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.6%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
979 students
Middle
1
497 students
High
2
704 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GLEN ROSE ISD
2,119 students · 2 districts in Somervell County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Somervell 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+
29.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.2%
civilian labor
Median age
45
21.5% under 18
Test scores in Somervell County
Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- GLEN ROSE J H SCHOOL· 77.0%
- GLEN ROSE H S· 73.0%
- GLEN ROSE INT· 60.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLEN ROSE H S | Glen Rose | High | 09-12 | 643 | · |
| GLEN ROSE EL | Glen Rose | Elementary | PK-02 | 499 | · |
| GLEN ROSE J H SCHOOL | Glen Rose | Middle | 06-08 | 497 | · |
| GLEN ROSE INT | Glen Rose | Elementary | 03-05 | 480 | · |
| BRAZOS RIVER CHARTER SCHOOL | Nemo | High | 09-12 | 61 | · |
Cities in Somervell County
About Somervell County
Somervell County is a thinly populated Texas county of about 9,691 residents, home to 5 public schools and roughly 2,180 students.
In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $79,825 a year, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 20% noticeably above the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Somervell County spans 2 elementary schools (979 students), 1 middle school (497), and 2 high schools (704).
The largest single district in Somervell County is GLEN ROSE ISD, which alone enrolls about 2,119 students.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,180 students, increased 7% from the 2,042 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 64% to 67% over the same window.
On allk12, the community for Somervell 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