Total enrollment
10,738
+757 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Van Zandt County
Texas · Public K-12
Van Zandt County's 29 public schools sit inside Texas and collectively enroll about 10,738 K-12 students across 12 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high.
4-year change in Van Zandt County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
28
-1 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Van Zandt County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 48.1% | #69 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 10,738 | #61 of 196 | #772 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 28 | #50 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.2:1 | #126 of 196 | #1,479 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 56.3% | #140 of 196 | #1,284 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.6% | #124 of 192 | #1,164 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Van Zandt County school rankings
Residents
62,649
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
29
8 districts
Enrollment
10,738
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$69,475
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.3%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
12
5,053 students
Middle
7
2,374 students
High
9
3,311 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
WILLS POINT ISD
2,893 students · 8 districts in Van Zandt County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Van Zandt 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+
19.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.0% under 18
Test scores in Van Zandt County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 21 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- CANTON H S· 72.0%
- EDGEWOOD H S· 67.0%
- CANTON J H· 65.0%
- MARTINS MILL H S· 64.0%
- VAN H S· 63.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- WILLS POINT J H· 41.0%
- EARNEST O WOODS INT· 42.0%
- VAN MIDDLE· 42.0%
- GRAND SALINE MIDDLE· 46.0%
- WILLS POINT H S· 46.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAN MIDDLE | Van | Elementary | 02-06 | 828 | · |
| WILLS POINT H S | Wills Point | High | 09-12 | 812 | · |
| VAN H S | Van | High | 09-12 | 768 | · |
| CANTON H S | Canton | High | 09-12 | 650 | · |
| EARNEST O WOODS INT | Wills Point | Elementary | 02-04 | 618 | · |
| WILLS POINT PRI | Wills Point | Elementary | PK-01 | 617 | · |
| CANTON EL | Canton | Elementary | PK-02 | 569 | · |
| CANTON J H | Canton | Middle | 06-08 | 557 | · |
| CANTON INT | Canton | Elementary | 03-05 | 533 | · |
| WILLS POINT J H | Wills Point | Middle | 07-08 | 442 | · |
| WILLS POINT MIDDLE | Wills Point | Middle | 05-06 | 404 | · |
| RHODES EL | Van | Elementary | PK-01 | 402 | · |
| GRAND SALINE H S | Grand Saline | High | 09-12 | 363 | · |
| VAN J H | Van | Middle | 07-08 | 360 | · |
| GRAND SALINE EL | Grand Saline | Elementary | PK-02 | 299 | · |
| GRAND SALINE MIDDLE | Grand Saline | Middle | 06-08 | 293 | · |
| EDGEWOOD H S | Edgewood | High | 09-12 | 281 | · |
| MARTINS MILL H S | Martin'S Mill | High | 06-12 | 262 | · |
| EDGEWOOD INT | Edgewood | Elementary | 03-05 | 257 | · |
| GRAND SALINE INT | Grand Saline | Elementary | 03-05 | 244 | · |
| EDGEWOOD EL | Edgewood | Elementary | PK-02 | 243 | · |
| EDGEWOOD MIDDLE | Edgewood | Middle | 06-08 | 241 | · |
| MARTINS MILL EL | Martin'S Mill | Elementary | PK-05 | 234 | · |
| HALLIE RANDALL EL | Fruitvale | Elementary | PK-05 | 209 | · |
| FRUITVALE H S | Fruitvale | High | 09-12 | 99 | · |
| FRUITVALE MIDDLE | Fruitvale | Middle | 06-08 | 77 | · |
| RANCH ACADEMY | Canton | High | 06-12 | 64 | · |
| VAN ZANDT CO YOUTH MULTI-SERVICE CTR | Grand Saline | High | 07-12 | 12 | · |
| VAN INT | Van | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Van Zandt County
About Van Zandt County
Van Zandt County is a middle-population Texas county of about 62,649 residents, home to 29 public schools and roughly 10,738 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,475, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%. That income level is 5% higher than the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Van Zandt County is made up of 12 elementary schools (5,053 students), 7 middle schools (2,374), 9 high schools (3,311), and 1 combined or other schools.
WILLS POINT ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,893 students across Van Zandt County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 10,738 students, rose 8% from the 9,981 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count fell from 29 to 28 across the same 4-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Van Zandt County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data