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Val Verde County

Texas · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Val Verde County clocks in around 10,448 students across 20 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).

7-year change in Val Verde County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
10,448
-681 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
+2 (+13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
6%
was 6%
% Hispanic
93%
was 92%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
20
4 districts
Enrollment
10,448
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,100
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
72.4%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
9
4,703 students
Middle
3
2,272 students
High
5
3,297 students
Combined / other
3
176 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD
9,767 students · 4 districts in Val Verde County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Val Verde 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
49%
Hispanic
81%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
34%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
6%
Hispanic
93%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
22.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.9%
civilian labor
Median age
32
27.8% under 18

Test scores in Val Verde County

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

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. GARFIELD EL· 29.0%
  2. RUBEN CHAVIRA EL· 38.0%
  3. DR FERMIN CALDERON EL· 41.0%
  4. DEL RIO MIDDLE· 44.0%
  5. DR LONNIE GREEN JR EL· 45.0%

See all 13 schools in Val Verde County ranked by score →

All schools (20)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
DEL RIO H SDel RioHigh09-122,447·
DEL RIO MIDDLEDel RioMiddle07-081,347·
SAN FELIPE MEMORIAL MIDDLEDel RioMiddle06-06671·
GARFIELD ELDel RioElementaryKG-05635·
CENIZA HILLS ELDel RioElementaryKG-05629·
DR FERMIN CALDERON ELDel RioElementaryKG-05623·
DR LONNIE GREEN JR ELDel RioElementaryKG-05591·
RUBEN CHAVIRA ELDel RioElementaryKG-05563·
LAMAR ELDel RioElementaryKG-05547·
BUENA VISTA ELDel RioElementaryKG-05515·
DEL RIO EARLY COLLEGE H SDel RioHigh09-12472·
IRENE C CARDWELL ELDel RioElementaryPK-PK452·
HERITAGE ACADEMY OF DEL RIO MIDDLEDel RioMiddle05-08254·
HERITAGE ACADEMY OF DEL RIODel RioHigh09-12191·
COMSTOCK SCHOOLComstockCombinedKG-12176·
ROBERTO BOBBY BARRERA EL STEM MAGNETLaughlin AfbElementaryPK-05148·
BLENDED ACADEMYDel RioHigh08-12127·
PREMIER H S OF DEL RIODel RioHigh09-1260·
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERDel RioCombinedM-M··
NORTH HEIGHTS ELDel RioCombinedM-M··

Cities in Val Verde County

Del Rio18 schoolsComstock1 schoolLaughlin Afb1 school

About Val Verde County

Val Verde County is a rural-scale Texas county of about 47,741 residents, home to 20 public schools and roughly 10,448 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,100, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 14%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Val Verde County is made up of 9 elementary schools (4,703 students), 3 middle schools (2,272), 5 high schools (3,297), and 3 combined or other schools.

SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 9,767 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,448 students, fell 6% from the 11,129 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Val Verde County opened 2 schools, going from 16 to 18.

On this page, the community for Val Verde County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Val Verde County?
There are 20 public K-12 schools in Val Verde County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 10,448.
How many high schools are in Val Verde County?
Val Verde County, Texas has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 3,297 students.
How many middle schools are in Val Verde County?
Val Verde County, Texas has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,272 students.
How many elementary schools are in Val Verde County?
Val Verde County, Texas has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 4,703 students.
What is the largest school district in Val Verde County?
SAN FELIPE-DEL RIO CISD is the largest school district in Val Verde County, serving approximately 9,767 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Val Verde County?
Val Verde County, Texas has a population of approximately 47,741, with a median age of 32. About 27.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Val Verde County?
Median household income in Val Verde County is $66,100, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Val Verde County?
Approximately 22.5% of adults 25 and older in Val Verde County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Val Verde County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 72.4% of students in Val Verde 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 Val Verde County schools?
Across Val Verde County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 18.7 to 1.

Val Verde County school rankings

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