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Sutton County

Texas · Public K-12

On the public-school side, Sutton County (Texas) totals 2 K-12 campuses and roughly 643 students. Median household income is around $78,906. The level mix is 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Sutton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
643
-174 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
-1 (-33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
21%
was 27%
% Hispanic
79%
was 72%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,277
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
643
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$78,906
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.6%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
1
365 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
278 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
SONORA ISD
643 students · 1 district in Sutton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sutton 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
45%
Hispanic
63%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
12%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
21%
Hispanic
79%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.9%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.5% under 18

Test scores in Sutton County

Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. SONORA SECONDARY SCHOOL· 56.0%
  2. SONORA EL· 46.0%

See all 2 schools in Sutton County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SONORA ELSonoraElementaryPK-06365·
SONORA SECONDARY SCHOOLSonoraHigh07-12278·

Cities in Sutton County

Sonora2 schools

About Sutton County

Sutton County is a rural-scale county of about 3,277 residents in Texas. Its public-school system instructs approximately 643 students across 2 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $78,906, roughly 18% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 3%. That income level is 19% higher than the Texas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Sutton County is made up of 1 elementary school (365 students), and 1 high school (278).

SONORA ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 643 students across Sutton County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Sutton County has shrank 21% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 817 students to 643. The school count fell from 3 to 2 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment increased from 72% to 79%.

On allk12, the community for Sutton County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Sutton County?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Sutton County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 643.
How many high schools are in Sutton County?
Sutton County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 278 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sutton County?
Sutton County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 365 students.
What is the largest school district in Sutton County?
SONORA ISD is the largest school district in Sutton County, serving approximately 643 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Sutton County?
Sutton County, Texas has a population of approximately 3,277, with a median age of 42. About 23.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Sutton County?
Median household income in Sutton County is $78,906, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 3.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sutton County?
Approximately 18.3% of adults 25 and older in Sutton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sutton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.6% of students in Sutton 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 Sutton County schools?
Across Sutton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sutton County?
Sutton County residents are approximately 45% White, 63% Hispanic, 0% Black, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data