Listed below are school districts with the largest average student size (2026).
The school district with largest average public school student size is Hallsville Independent School District (TX) with 2,676 students. The school district with smallest average public school student size is New Mexico Corrections School District (NM) with 2 students.
Student Size Range: 183
752
Avg. Student Size: 512
Largest Public School Student Size By School District (2026)
School District
Average School Size
Largest Schools (# of Students)
2,676 students
2,530 students
Rank: #33.
2,453 students
2,049 students
Rank: #55.
2,019 students
1,971 students
1,952 students
Rank: #88.
1,931 students
1,761 students
Rank: #1010.
1,741 students
Rank: #1111.
1,715 students
Rank: #1212.
1,709 students
Rank: #1313.
1,685 students
Rank: #1414.
1,670 students
Rank: #1515.
1,642 students
Rank: #16-1716-17.
1,601 students
Rank: #16-1716-17.
1,601 students
Rank: #1818.
1,579 students
Rank: #1919.
1,571 students
1,560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What districts have the public schools with the largest student size?
The districts with the largest student size are Hallsville Independent School District, TX (2,676 students average student size), Epic Blended Learning Charter School District, OK (2,530 students average student size) and Township High School District 211, IL (2,453 students average student size).
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