Total enrollment
3,066
-130 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Young County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Young County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.3% | #40 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,066 | #131 of 196 | #1,816 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #143 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #46 of 196 | #545 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.3% | #164 of 196 | #1,559 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 48.2% | #126 of 192 | #1,183 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.
Young County school rankings
Residents
18,029
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
3,066
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- OLNEY H S· 69.0%
- NEWCASTLE SCHOOL· 65.0%
- OLNEY J H· 61.0%
- OLNEY EL· 53.0%
- GRAHAM J H· 52.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- GRAHAM EL· 49.0%
- GRAHAM H S· 51.0%
- GRAHAM J H· 52.0%
- OLNEY EL· 53.0%
- OLNEY J H· 61.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRAHAM EL | Graham | Elementary | PK-05 | 979 | · |
| GRAHAM H S | Graham | High | 09-12 | 694 | · |
| GRAHAM J H | Graham | Middle | 06-08 | 473 | · |
| OLNEY EL | Olney | Elementary | PK-05 | 369 | · |
| NEWCASTLE SCHOOL | Newcastle | Combined | PK-12 | 227 | · |
| OLNEY H S | Olney | High | 09-12 | 183 | · |
| OLNEY J H | Olney | Middle | 06-08 | 139 | · |
| GRAHAM LEARNING CTR | Graham | High | 11-12 | 2 | · |
Cities in Young County
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 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 3,196 students to 3,066.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data