Total enrollment
1,316
-298 (-18%) vs SY 2017-18
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 campus. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Swisher County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
35%
was 37%
% Hispanic
57%
was 54%
% Black
6%
was 8%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,316
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 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.
| 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 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,614 students to 1,316. Over that span, Swisher County lost 1 school, going from 8 to 7. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 54% to 57% over the same window.
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