Total enrollment
2,174
-288 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
Zavala County
Texas · Public K-12
The 8 public K-12 schools in Zavala County cover all standard grade bands (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high), with combined enrollment around 2,174.
4-year change in Zavala 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 Zavala County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 34.5% | #179 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,174 | #152 of 196 | #2,138 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #144 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #137 of 196 | #1,564 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 82.5% | #12 of 196 | #458 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 4.1% | #189 of 192 | #2,625 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.
Zavala County school rankings
Residents
9,412
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
2,174
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$36,749
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
82.5%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
5
1,070 students
Middle
1
355 students
High
2
749 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
CRYSTAL CITY ISD
1,643 students · 3 districts in Zavala County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Zavala 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+
11.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
30.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
31
29.3% under 18
Test scores in Zavala County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- ZAVALA EL· 58.0%
- LA PRYOR EL· 57.0%
- BENITO JUAREZ EL· 46.0%
- STERLING H FLY JR H S· 40.0%
- CRYSTAL CITY H S· 38.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- BATESVILLE SCHOOL· 27.0%
- LA PRYOR SECONDARY· 37.0%
- CRYSTAL CITY H S· 38.0%
- STERLING H FLY JR H S· 40.0%
- BENITO JUAREZ EL· 46.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRYSTAL CITY H S | Crystal City | High | 09-12 | 505 | · |
| STERLING H FLY JR H S | Crystal City | Middle | 06-08 | 355 | · |
| ZAVALA EL | Crystal City | Elementary | 01-03 | 300 | · |
| BENITO JUAREZ EL | Crystal City | Elementary | 04-05 | 250 | · |
| LA PRYOR SECONDARY | La Pryor | High | 06-12 | 244 | · |
| DR TOMAS RIVERA EL | Crystal City | Elementary | PK-KG | 233 | · |
| LA PRYOR EL | La Pryor | Elementary | PK-05 | 195 | · |
| BATESVILLE SCHOOL | Batesville | Elementary | PK-08 | 92 | · |
Cities in Zavala County
About Zavala County
Zavala County is a compact county of about 9,412 residents in Texas. Its public-school system serves approximately 2,174 students across 8 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $36,749 a year, about 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 31% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 45% noticeably below the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, Zavala County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,070 students), 1 middle school (355), and 2 high schools (749).
The largest single district in Zavala County is CRYSTAL CITY ISD, which alone enrolls about 1,643 students.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,174 students, contracted 12% from the 2,462 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Zavala 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