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Terrell County

Texas · Public K-12

Terrell County, Texas's 1 public schools span elementary through high school. Total enrollment is roughly 114 students.

7-year change in Terrell County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
114
-30 (-21%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 34%
% Hispanic
54%
was 64%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
114
NCES CCD
Median income
$44,886
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.8%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
114 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
TERRELL COUNTY ISD
114 students · 1 district in Terrell County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Terrell 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
70%
Hispanic
40%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
26%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
41%
Hispanic
54%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.0%
civilian labor
Median age
60
17.2% under 18

Test scores in Terrell County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. SANDERSON SCHOOLS· 59.0%

See all 1 schools in Terrell County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SANDERSON SCHOOLSSandersonCombinedKG-12114·

Cities in Terrell County

Sanderson1 school

About Terrell County

Terrell County is a sparse county of about 835 residents in Texas. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 114 students across 1 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $44,886 a year, about 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 32% lower than the Texas median.

The largest single district in Terrell County is TERRELL COUNTY ISD, which alone enrolls about 114 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 21%: 144 students in SY 2017-18 versus 114 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment shrank from 64% to 54%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Terrell County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Terrell County?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Terrell County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 114.
What is the largest school district in Terrell County?
TERRELL COUNTY ISD is the largest school district in Terrell County, serving approximately 114 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Terrell County?
Terrell County, Texas has a population of approximately 835, with a median age of 60. About 17.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Terrell County?
Median household income in Terrell County is $44,886, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 3.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Terrell County?
Approximately 26.9% of adults 25 and older in Terrell County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Terrell County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.8% of students in Terrell 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 Terrell County schools?
Across Terrell County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Terrell County?
Terrell County residents are approximately 70% White, 40% Hispanic, 26% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Terrell County is owner-occupied?
Terrell County has about 639 housing units, of which roughly 89.4% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Terrell County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Terrell County include SANDERSON SCHOOLS. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data