Total enrollment
6,349
+272 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Wood County
Texas · Public K-12
Wood County, Texas reports 18 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 46,961, with a mix of 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high.
4-year change in Wood County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
+1 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Wood County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.2% | #52 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 6,349 | #87 of 196 | #1,125 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 18 | #80 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #45 of 196 | #544 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 58.0% | #125 of 196 | #1,206 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.5% | #134 of 192 | #1,240 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.
Wood County school rankings
Residents
46,961
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
18
6 districts
Enrollment
6,349
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,300
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.0%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
8
3,012 students
Middle
3
994 students
High
7
2,343 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MINEOLA ISD
1,753 students · 6 districts in Wood County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Wood 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+
21.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.3%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.6% under 18
Test scores in Wood County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 16 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- MINEOLA H S· 69.0%
- ALBA-GOLDEN H S· 66.0%
- QUITMAN J H· 65.0%
- QUITMAN H S· 63.0%
- QUITMAN EL· 62.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- YANTIS EL· 36.0%
- HAWKINS EL· 38.0%
- MINEOLA PRI· 45.0%
- MINEOLA INT· 50.0%
- ALBA-GOLDEN EL· 51.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINEOLA PRI | Mineola | Elementary | PK-03 | 621 | · |
| QUITMAN EL | Quitman | Elementary | PK-05 | 580 | · |
| MINEOLA H S | Mineola | High | 09-12 | 492 | · |
| WINNSBORO H S | Winnsboro | High | 09-12 | 487 | · |
| ALBA-GOLDEN H S | Alba | High | 06-12 | 433 | · |
| HAWKINS H S / MIDDLE | Hawkins | High | 06-12 | 433 | · |
| MINEOLA MIDDLE | Mineola | Middle | 06-08 | 388 | · |
| ALBA-GOLDEN EL | Alba | Elementary | PK-05 | 383 | · |
| HAWKINS EL | Hawkins | Elementary | PK-05 | 378 | · |
| WINNSBORO EL | Winnsboro | Elementary | PK-02 | 348 | · |
| QUITMAN H S | Quitman | High | 09-12 | 346 | · |
| WINNSBORO J H | Winnsboro | Middle | 06-08 | 324 | · |
| WINNSBORO MEMORIAL INT | Winnsboro | Elementary | 03-05 | 295 | · |
| QUITMAN J H | Quitman | Middle | 06-08 | 282 | · |
| MINEOLA INT | Mineola | Elementary | 04-05 | 252 | · |
| YANTIS EL | Yantis | Elementary | PK-05 | 155 | · |
| YANTIS SCHOOL | Yantis | High | 06-12 | 150 | · |
| ALTER SCHOOL | Alba | High | 06-11 | 2 | · |
Cities in Wood County
About Wood County
Wood County is a compact county of about 46,961 residents in Texas. Its public-school system serves approximately 6,349 students across 18 schools.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $60,300, about 22% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 9% below the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Wood County is built around 8 elementary schools (3,012 students), 3 middle schools (994), and 7 high schools (2,343).
MINEOLA ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,753 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Wood County has grew 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 6,077 students to 6,349. Wood County now counts 18 public schools, up from 17 in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Wood 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