Colorado Independent School District, Texas

Colorado Independent School District is a unified school district in Mitchell County and Scurry County, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 6,742 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 431 sq mi (1,115 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,742 ± 327
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Mitchell County97% of the district’s landScurry County3% of the district’s land
Land area
431 sq mi (1,115 km²)
Median household income
$68,934 ± $14,008
Median home value
$93,200 ± $21,807
Water area
3.89 sq mi (10.1 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4814640
Coordinates (central point)
32.309165, -100.874197

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 Colorado Independent School District, largest first

  1. Colorado City (city)3,976 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. Loraine Independent School District9.5 mi east
  2. Westbrook Independent School District10 mi west
  3. Highland Independent School District19 mi east
  4. Ira Independent School District21 mi northwest
  5. Hermleigh Independent School District24 mi north
  6. Forsan Independent School District30 mi west
  7. Robert Lee Independent School District31 mi southeast
  8. Sterling City Independent School District34 mi south
  9. Snyder Independent School District35 mi north

These share a boundary with Colorado 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 Colorado Independent School District before you rely on it.

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