Total enrollment
2,338
+69 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Ward County
Texas · Public K-12
Ward County reports 7 public K-12 schools and roughly 2,338 students enrolled, per NCES, with a mix of 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Ward County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Ward County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.5% | #143 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,338 | #147 of 196 | #2,072 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #155 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #186 of 196 | #2,184 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 58.7% | #120 of 196 | #1,172 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.5% | #135 of 192 | #1,241 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.
Residents
11,144
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,338
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$65,952
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.7%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
3
1,231 students
Middle
1
318 students
High
2
632 students
Combined / other
1
157 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD
2,181 students · 2 districts in Ward County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Ward 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+
12.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.9%
civilian labor
Median age
35
29.2% under 18
Test scores in Ward County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- WALKER J H· 56.0%
- PARKWAY EL· 47.0%
- MONAHANS H S· 45.0%
- GRANDFALLS-ROYALTY SCHOOL· 24.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKWAY EL | Monahans | Elementary | 03-06 | 646 | · |
| MONAHANS H S | Monahans | High | 09-12 | 624 | · |
| TATOM EL | Monahans | Elementary | 01-02 | 326 | · |
| WALKER J H | Monahans | Middle | 07-08 | 318 | · |
| GEORGE CULLENDER KIND | Monahans | Elementary | PK-KG | 259 | · |
| GRANDFALLS-ROYALTY SCHOOL | Grandfalls | Combined | PK-12 | 157 | · |
| MONAHANS ED CTR | Monahans | High | 12-12 | 8 | · |
Cities in Ward County
About Ward County
Across the sparse Texas county of Ward County of about 11,144 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 2,338 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,952, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 13%.
On the school-mix side, Ward County consists of 3 elementary schools (1,231 students), 1 middle school (318), 2 high schools (632), and 1 combined or other schools.
MONAHANS-WICKETT-PYOTE ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,181 students across Ward County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 3%: 2,269 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,338 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Ward County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data