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Tyler County

Texas · Public K-12

Tyler County reports 15 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 20,238, with an average school size of 225 students. That works out to 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Tyler County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,382
-335 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 79%
% Hispanic
10%
was 7%
% Black
8%
was 9%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
15
5 districts
Enrollment
3,382
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,396
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.7%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
8
1,618 students
Middle
2
587 students
High
5
1,177 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WOODVILLE ISD
1,196 students · 5 districts in Tyler County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Tyler 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
78%
Hispanic
8%
Black
11%
Asian
1%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
75%
Hispanic
10%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
43
19.2% under 18

Test scores in Tyler County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. WARREN H S· 63.0%
  2. CHESTER EL· 57.0%
  3. WOODVILLE H S· 57.0%
  4. CHESTER H S· 55.0%
  5. COLMESNEIL EL· 51.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. WOODVILLE MIDDLE· 36.0%
  2. WOODVILLE INT· 37.0%
  3. WARREN EL· 39.0%
  4. FRED EL· 47.0%
  5. WARREN J H· 48.0%

See all 13 schools in Tyler County ranked by score →

All schools (15)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
WARREN ELWarrenElementaryPK-05389·
WOODVILLE H SWoodvilleHigh09-12360·
WARREN H SWarrenHigh09-12339·
WOODVILLE ELWoodvilleElementaryPK-02303·
WOODVILLE MIDDLEWoodvilleMiddle06-08301·
WARREN J HWarrenMiddle06-08286·
SPURGER ELSpurgerElementaryPK-06235·
WOODVILLE INTWoodvilleElementary03-05232·
COLMESNEIL ELColmesneilElementaryPK-06220·
COLMESNEIL JH/HSColmesneilHigh07-12194·
FRED ELFredElementaryPK-05167·
SPURGER H SSpurgerHigh07-12161·
CHESTER H SChesterHigh06-12123·
CHESTER ELChesterElementaryPK-0572·
WARREN JJAEPWarrenElementaryM-M··

Cities in Tyler County

Warren4 schoolsWoodville4 schoolsChester2 schoolsColmesneil2 schoolsSpurger2 schoolsFred1 school

About Tyler County

Tyler County is a low-population county of about 20,238 residents in Texas. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 3,382 students across 15 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,396, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 17% lower than the Texas median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Tyler County spans 8 elementary schools (1,618 students), 2 middle schools (587), and 5 high schools (1,177).

WOODVILLE ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,196 students across Tyler County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 9%: 3,717 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,382 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 79% to 75% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Tyler 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 Tyler County?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Tyler County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 3,382.
How many high schools are in Tyler County?
Tyler County, Texas has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 1,177 students.
How many middle schools are in Tyler County?
Tyler County, Texas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 587 students.
How many elementary schools are in Tyler County?
Tyler County, Texas has 8 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,618 students.
What is the largest school district in Tyler County?
WOODVILLE ISD is the largest school district in Tyler County, serving approximately 1,196 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Tyler County?
Tyler County, Texas has a population of approximately 20,238, with a median age of 43. About 19.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Tyler County?
Median household income in Tyler County is $55,396, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Tyler County?
Approximately 12.4% of adults 25 and older in Tyler County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Tyler County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.7% of students in Tyler 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 Tyler County schools?
Across Tyler County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.7 to 1.

Tyler County school rankings

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