Bowie Independent School District, Texas

Bowie Independent School District is a unified school district in Montague County, Jack County, and Clay County, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 11,254 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 281 sq mi (727 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
11,254 ± 385
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Montague County85% of the district’s landJack County10% of the district’s landClay County5% of the district’s land
Land area
281 sq mi (727 km²)
Median household income
$66,461 ± $6,904
Median home value
$216,100 ± $23,775
Water area
3.48 sq mi (9 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4810990
Coordinates (central point)
33.521911, -97.843289

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Bowie Independent School District, largest first

  1. Bowie (city)5,770 people
  2. Sunset (CDP)402 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Alvord Independent School District13 mi southeast
  2. Montague Independent School District13 mi northeast
  3. Chico Independent School District14 mi south
  4. Bellevue Independent School District14 mi northwest
  5. Gold-Burg Independent School District15 mi north
  6. Forestburg Independent School District15 mi east
  7. Midway Independent School District (Clay County)24 mi west
  8. Jacksboro Independent School District24 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Bowie Independent School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Bowie Independent School District before you rely on it.

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