Alba: Schools & Education
3 public schools serve Alba. Alba-Golden H S is the largest at 414 students (grades 6-12). Total enrollment: 823 students.
- ~221 residents per school (vs Texas ~355).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 221 residents per school. 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
| School Districts · Districts | ALBA-GOLDEN ISD |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 823 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 75 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 11.00 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 466 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 56.6% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Jarvis Christian University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 26.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Jarvis Christian University |
| Nearest College · City | Hawkins |
| Nearest College · Phone | (903) 730-4890 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 26.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | QUITMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (903) 763-4191 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 202 E GOODE ST, QUITMAN TX 75783 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 8.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 7.5% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12