Listed below are counties with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in public schools (2026-27).
The county with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled in public schools is Wise County, TX with percentage of 100%. The county with the lowest percentage of students enrolled in public schools is Jefferson County, FL with percentage of 9%%.
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools Range: 80%
97%
Avg. Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools: 90%
Trends in the Percentage of Students Enrolled in Public Schools
| Year | National Average |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 89.6% |
| 2024 | 89.4% |
| 2023 | 90.6% |
| 2022 | 90.9% |
| 2021 | 90.7% |
| 2020 | 90.7% |
| 2019 | 90.7% |
| 2018 | 90.7% |
| 2017 | 91% |
| 2016 | 90.9% |
| 2015 | 90.9% |
Counties With Highest Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools (2026-27)
County
Percentage of K-12 Students Enrolled in Public Schools
Largest Schools
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(12,590 out of 12,594 students)
(12,590 out of 12,594 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(5,408 out of 5,411 students)
(5,408 out of 5,411 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(8,064 out of 8,069 students)
(8,064 out of 8,069 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(3,146 out of 3,148 students)
(3,146 out of 3,148 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(8,943 out of 8,952 students)
(8,943 out of 8,952 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(3,040 out of 3,044 students)
(3,040 out of 3,044 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(1,981 out of 1,984 students)
(1,981 out of 1,984 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(6,773 out of 6,784 students)
(6,773 out of 6,784 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(5,513 out of 5,522 students)
(5,513 out of 5,522 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(3,033 out of 3,038 students)
(3,033 out of 3,038 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(10,172 out of 10,191 students)
(10,172 out of 10,191 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(9,597 out of 9,616 students)
(9,597 out of 9,616 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(8,541 out of 8,561 students)
(8,541 out of 8,561 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(11,024 out of 11,056 students)
(11,024 out of 11,056 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(3,651 out of 3,662 students)
(3,651 out of 3,662 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(1,656 out of 1,661 students)
(1,656 out of 1,661 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(6,936 out of 6,957 students)
(6,936 out of 6,957 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(1,815 out of 1,821 students)
(1,815 out of 1,821 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(4,813 out of 4,829 students)
(4,813 out of 4,829 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(3,000 out of 3,010 students)
(3,000 out of 3,010 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(3,453 out of 3,465 students)
(3,453 out of 3,465 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(2,184 out of 2,192 students)
(2,184 out of 2,192 students)
Rank: #1-231-23.
100%
(1,358 out of 1,364 students)
(1,358 out of 1,364 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(5,132 out of 5,160 students)
(5,132 out of 5,160 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(8,763 out of 8,812 students)
(8,763 out of 8,812 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(4,716 out of 4,743 students)
(4,716 out of 4,743 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(5,703 out of 5,736 students)
(5,703 out of 5,736 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(1,895 out of 1,906 students)
(1,895 out of 1,906 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(2,009 out of 2,021 students)
(2,009 out of 2,021 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(2,715 out of 2,732 students)
(2,715 out of 2,732 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(2,232 out of 2,246 students)
(2,232 out of 2,246 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(3,947 out of 3,972 students)
(3,947 out of 3,972 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(4,579 out of 4,613 students)
(4,579 out of 4,613 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(1,209 out of 1,218 students)
(1,209 out of 1,218 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(5,721 out of 5,765 students)
(5,721 out of 5,765 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(2,741 out of 2,764 students)
(2,741 out of 2,764 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(2,621 out of 2,643 students)
(2,621 out of 2,643 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(1,219 out of 1,230 students)
(1,219 out of 1,230 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(10,243 out of 10,348 students)
(10,243 out of 10,348 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(7,376 out of 7,467 students)
(7,376 out of 7,467 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(1,284 out of 1,301 students)
(1,284 out of 1,301 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(3,337 out of 3,386 students)
(3,337 out of 3,386 students)
Rank: #24-4324-43.
99%
(8,684 out of 8,812 students)
(8,684 out of 8,812 students)
Rank: #4444.
98%
(17,890 out of 18,345 students)
(17,890 out of 18,345 students)
Rank: #4545.
97%
(3,746 out of 3,865 students)
(3,746 out of 3,865 students)
Rank: #4646.
96%
(2,330 out of 2,417 students)
(2,330 out of 2,417 students)
Rank: #47-4847-48.
95%
(3,359 out of 3,525 students)
(3,359 out of 3,525 students)
Rank: #47-4847-48.
95%
(34,727 out of 36,494 students)
(34,727 out of 36,494 students)
Rank: #49-5049-50.
89%
(9,408 out of 10,530 students)
(9,408 out of 10,530 students)
Rank: #49-5049-50.
89%
(6,353 out of 7,144 students)
(6,353 out of 7,144 students)
Frequently Asked Questions
What counties have the public schools with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled?
The counties with the highest percentage of K-12 students enrolled are Wise County, TX (100% average percentage of K-12 students enrolled), Adams County, WA (100% average percentage of K-12 students enrolled) and Jefferson County, AR (100% average percentage of K-12 students enrolled).
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