Total enrollment
5,530
+75 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Washington County
Texas · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Washington County's 10 public schools is roughly 5,530 students, an average of about 553 per school. Brenham ISD runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Washington County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Washington County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 47.6% | #82 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,530 | #94 of 196 | #1,233 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #130 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #119 of 196 | #1,388 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 57.5% | #129 of 196 | #1,222 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 67.2% | #19 of 192 | #224 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.
Washington County school rankings
Residents
36,647
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
3 districts
Enrollment
5,530
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,825
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.5%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
5
2,255 students
Middle
2
1,459 students
High
3
1,816 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BRENHAM ISD
4,872 students · 3 districts in Washington County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Washington 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+
30.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.0%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Washington County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- BURTON H S· 73.0%
- BURTON EL· 68.0%
- ALTON EL· 55.0%
- BRENHAM MIDDLE· 51.0%
- BRENHAM H S· 50.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- KRAUSE EL· 39.0%
- BRENHAM EL· 49.0%
- BRENHAM J H· 49.0%
- BRENHAM H S· 50.0%
- BRENHAM MIDDLE· 51.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRENHAM H S | Brenham | High | 09-12 | 1,544 | · |
| BRENHAM J H | Brenham | Middle | 07-08 | 756 | · |
| BRENHAM MIDDLE | Brenham | Middle | 05-06 | 703 | · |
| KRAUSE EL | Brenham | Elementary | PK-04 | 655 | · |
| BRENHAM EL | Brenham | Elementary | KG-04 | 512 | · |
| ALTON EL | Brenham | Elementary | KG-04 | 460 | · |
| BURTON EL | Burton | Elementary | PK-06 | 386 | · |
| BRENHAM EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER | Brenham | Elementary | PK-PK | 242 | · |
| BURTON H S | Burton | High | 07-12 | 237 | · |
| TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOL - BRENHAM CAMPUS | Brenham | High | 06-12 | 35 | · |
Cities in Washington County
About Washington County
Washington County is a sparse county of about 36,647 residents in Texas. Its public-school system instructs approximately 5,530 students across 10 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show median household income runs near $77,825, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 17% noticeably above the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Washington County consists of 5 elementary schools (2,255 students), 2 middle schools (1,459), and 3 high schools (1,816).
BRENHAM ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 4,872 students across Washington County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,530 students, remained close to its prior level from the 5,455 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Washington County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data