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Trinity County

Texas · Public K-12

Trinity County is one of Texas's public-school counties, with 8 campuses serving about 2,257 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $52,018.

7-year change in Trinity County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,257
-70 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 66%
% Hispanic
21%
was 19%
% Black
9%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
2,257
NCES CCD
Median income
$52,018
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
76.1%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
3
1,000 students
Middle
1
246 students
High
3
866 students
Combined / other
1
145 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
TRINITY ISD
1,179 students · 4 districts in Trinity County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Trinity 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
79%
Hispanic
11%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
21%
Black
9%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
49
19.4% under 18

Test scores in Trinity County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. GROVETON J H-H S· 58.0%
  2. CENTERVILLE H S· 55.0%
  3. APPLE SPRINGS H S· 54.0%
  4. GROVETON EL· 47.0%
  5. APPLE SPRINGS EL· 45.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. LANSBERRY EL· 26.0%
  2. TRINITY J H· 36.0%
  3. TRINITY H S· 38.0%
  4. APPLE SPRINGS EL· 45.0%
  5. GROVETON EL· 47.0%

See all 8 schools in Trinity County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
LANSBERRY ELTrinityElementaryPK-05574·
GROVETON J H-H SGrovetonHigh06-12411·
TRINITY H STrinityHigh09-12359·
GROVETON ELGrovetonElementaryPK-05343·
TRINITY J HTrinityMiddle06-08246·
CENTERVILLE H SGrovetonCombinedPK-12145·
APPLE SPRINGS H SApple SpringsHigh07-1296·
APPLE SPRINGS ELApple SpringsElementaryPK-0683·

Cities in Trinity County

Groveton3 schoolsTrinity3 schoolsApple Springs2 schools

About Trinity County

Across the compact Texas county of Trinity County of about 14,046 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 2,257 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $52,018, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 22% lower than the Texas median.

On the school-mix side, Trinity County spans 3 elementary schools (1,000 students), 1 middle school (246), 3 high schools (866), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Trinity County is TRINITY ISD, which alone enrolls about 1,179 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,257 students, contracted 3% from the 2,327 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Trinity County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Trinity County?
Trinity County, Texas has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 2,257 students.
How many high schools are in Trinity County?
Trinity County, Texas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 866 students.
How many middle schools are in Trinity County?
Trinity County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 246 students.
How many elementary schools are in Trinity County?
Trinity County, Texas has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,000 students.
What is the largest school district in Trinity County?
TRINITY ISD is the largest school district in Trinity County, serving approximately 1,179 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Trinity County?
Trinity County, Texas has a population of approximately 14,046, with a median age of 49. About 19.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Trinity County?
Median household income in Trinity County is $52,018, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 12.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Trinity County?
Approximately 16.8% of adults 25 and older in Trinity County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Trinity County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 76.1% of students in Trinity 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 Trinity County schools?
Across Trinity County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.

Trinity County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data