Total enrollment
1,316
-180 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Swisher County
Texas · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Swisher County number 7 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 188 students per school. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Swisher County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Swisher County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.1% | #178 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,316 | #180 of 196 | #2,576 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #153 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.0:1 | #5 of 196 | #132 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 65.7% | #70 of 196 | #877 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.8% | #82 of 192 | #848 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
6,937
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,316
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$36,165
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.7%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
3
633 students
Middle
1
170 students
High
3
513 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
TULIA ISD
801 students · 3 districts in Swisher County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Swisher 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+
15.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
23.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
36
23.9% under 18
Test scores in Swisher County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TULIA EL | Tulia | Elementary | PK-05 | 364 | · |
| TULIA H S | Tulia | High | 09-12 | 267 | · |
| TULIA J H | Tulia | Middle | 06-08 | 170 | · |
| KRESS EL | Kress | Elementary | PK-06 | 135 | · |
| HAPPY EL | Happy | Elementary | PK-06 | 134 | · |
| KRESS H S | Kress | High | 07-12 | 127 | · |
| HAPPY H S | Happy | High | 07-12 | 119 | · |
Cities in Swisher County
About Swisher County
In Texas, Swisher County is a rural-scale county of about 6,937 residents. 7 public schools across the county educates about 1,316 students between them.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $36,165, roughly 16% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 23%. That income level is 46% lower than the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Swisher County covers 3 elementary schools (633 students), 1 middle school (170), and 3 high schools (513).
TULIA ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 801 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Swisher County has decreased 12% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,496 students to 1,316.
On this page, the community for Swisher 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data