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Young County

Texas · Public K-12

Across Young County, 8 public K-12 schools educate around 3,066 students, roughly 1 in 6 residents. The level mix runs 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.

7-year change in Young County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,066
-245 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
-2 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
65%
was 65%
% Hispanic
31%
was 31%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
3,066
NCES CCD
Median income
$68,010
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.3%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
2
1,348 students
Middle
2
612 students
High
3
879 students
Combined / other
1
227 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
GRAHAM ISD
2,148 students · 3 districts in Young County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Young 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
82%
Hispanic
21%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
65%
Hispanic
31%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
42
23.0% under 18

Test scores in Young County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. OLNEY H S· 73.0%
  2. OLNEY J H· 63.0%
  3. NEWCASTLE SCHOOL· 59.0%
  4. GRAHAM H S· 57.0%
  5. OLNEY EL· 54.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. GRAHAM EL· 46.0%
  2. GRAHAM J H· 50.0%
  3. OLNEY EL· 54.0%
  4. GRAHAM H S· 57.0%
  5. NEWCASTLE SCHOOL· 59.0%

See all 7 schools in Young County ranked by score →

All schools (8)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
GRAHAM ELGrahamElementaryPK-05979·
GRAHAM H SGrahamHigh09-12694·
GRAHAM J HGrahamMiddle06-08473·
OLNEY ELOlneyElementaryPK-05369·
NEWCASTLE SCHOOLNewcastleCombinedPK-12227·
OLNEY H SOlneyHigh09-12183·
OLNEY J HOlneyMiddle06-08139·
GRAHAM LEARNING CTRGrahamHigh11-122·

Cities in Young County

Graham4 schoolsOlney3 schoolsNewcastle1 school

About Young County

Across the sparse Texas county of Young County of about 18,029 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 3,066 students.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,010, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Young County spans 2 elementary schools (1,348 students), 2 middle schools (612), 3 high schools (879), and 1 combined or other schools.

GRAHAM ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,148 students across Young County.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Young County has fell 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,311 students to 3,066. Young County now counts 8 public schools, down from 10 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Young County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Young County?
Young County, Texas has 8 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,066 students.
How many high schools are in Young County?
Young County, Texas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 879 students.
How many middle schools are in Young County?
Young County, Texas has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 612 students.
How many elementary schools are in Young County?
Young County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,348 students.
What is the largest school district in Young County?
GRAHAM ISD is the largest school district in Young County, serving approximately 2,148 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Young County?
Young County has roughly 18,029 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Young County?
Median household income in Young County is $68,010, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 13.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Young County?
Approximately 24.0% of adults 25 and older in Young County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Young County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.3% of students in Young County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Young County schools?
Across Young County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.5 to 1.

Young County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data