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Stephens County

Texas · Public K-12

Stephens County runs 4 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 344 students. That works out to 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Stephens County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,374
-127 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 62%
% Hispanic
40%
was 33%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,351
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,374
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,008
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.4%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
717 students
Middle
1
278 students
High
1
379 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BRECKENRIDGE ISD
1,374 students · 1 district in Stephens County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Stephens 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
78%
Hispanic
25%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
55%
Hispanic
40%
Black
n/r
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.8% under 18

Test scores in Stephens County

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. BRECKENRIDGE H S· 59.0%
  2. BRECKENRIDGE J H· 58.0%
  3. SOUTH EL· 43.0%

See all 3 schools in Stephens County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BRECKENRIDGE H SBreckenridgeHigh09-12379·
EAST ELBreckenridgeElementaryPK-02377·
SOUTH ELBreckenridgeElementary03-05340·
BRECKENRIDGE J HBreckenridgeMiddle06-08278·

Cities in Stephens County

Breckenridge4 schools

About Stephens County

Across the small Texas county of Stephens County of about 9,351 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,374 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,008 a year, about 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 13% below the Texas median.

On the school-mix side, Stephens County spans 2 elementary schools (717 students), 1 middle school (278), and 1 high school (379).

The largest single district in Stephens County is BRECKENRIDGE ISD, which alone enrolls about 1,374 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Stephens County has fell 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,501 students to 1,374. Stephens County now counts 4 public schools, down from 5 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 62% to 55% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Stephens County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Stephens County?
Stephens County, Texas has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,374 students.
How many high schools are in Stephens County?
Stephens County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 379 students.
How many middle schools are in Stephens County?
Stephens County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 278 students.
How many elementary schools are in Stephens County?
Stephens County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 717 students.
What is the largest school district in Stephens County?
BRECKENRIDGE ISD is the largest school district in Stephens County, serving approximately 1,374 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
How many people live in Stephens County?
Stephens County has roughly 9,351 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Stephens County?
Median household income in Stephens County is $58,008, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 12.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Stephens County?
Approximately 17.2% of adults 25 and older in Stephens County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Stephens County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 66.4% of students in Stephens 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 Stephens County schools?
Across Stephens County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data