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Wilbarger County

Texas · Public K-12

8 public schools serving approximately 2,173 students, in a county of 12,616 residents.

Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,173
NCES CCD
Median income
$54,102
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
65.4%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
3
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
VERNON ISD
1,792 students · 3 districts in Wilbarger County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wilbarger 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
63%
Hispanic
30%
Black
6%
Asian
3%
Two or more
20%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
36%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
6%
Asian
7%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.3%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.5% under 18

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
VERNON H SVernonHigh09-12532·
SHIVE ELVernonElementary02-05525·
VERNON MIDDLEVernonMiddle06-08371·
T G MCCORD ELVernonElementaryPK-01337·
NORTHSIDE SCHOOLVernonOtherKG-12243·
HARROLD SCHOOLHarroldOtherKG-12138·
NORTH TEXAS STATE HOSPITAL - AFP - VERNONVernonSecondary07-1115·
VERNON ISD OPPORTUNITY CENTERVernonHigh10-1212·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Wilbarger County?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Wilbarger County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 2,173.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Wilbarger County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Wilbarger County?
VERNON ISD is the largest school district in Wilbarger County, serving approximately 1,792 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
What is the population of Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County, Texas has a population of approximately 12,616, with a median age of 41. About 21.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Wilbarger County?
Median household income in Wilbarger County is $54,102, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 16.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wilbarger County?
Approximately 17.2% of adults 25 and older in Wilbarger County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wilbarger County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 65.4% of students in Wilbarger 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 61.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wilbarger County schools?
Across Wilbarger County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County residents are approximately 63% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Black, 3% Asian, 20% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wilbarger County is owner-occupied?
Wilbarger County has about 5,845 housing units, of which roughly 67.2% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data