Kenedy County Schools & Education
Kenedy County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
95/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
—
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
N/A
National avg 87.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,551
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
95/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#1
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kenedy County
Measured School Summary
Kenedy County has a strong school score of 95/100. Graduation rate data is not available.
Funding Context
With $12,551 per pupil, Kenedy County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 70% above the Texas average, while per-pupil spending is 67% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kenedy County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
1 public school and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
95/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
Not reported
Graduation-rate comparison is unavailable for this county.
Funding context
$12,551
$5,053 above the state average
School coverage
1
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kenedy County has 1 public school across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Kenedy County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Kenedy County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#1
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 39 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
2 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD
Elementary school only in this slice
98 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD is the largest listed district slice, with 1 school. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Kenedy County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kenedy County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Specialized Single-School District
Kenedy County features a unique, minimalist education system with just one public school serving the entire region. The Kenedy County Wide CSD supports a total enrollment of 98 students. This singular elementary school focuses on primary education for the county's small, tight-knit population.
Sarita Elementary: The Heart of the County
The Kenedy County Wide CSD is the sole district, operating only Sarita Elementary. This school serves 98 students from Pre-K through 6th grade. There are no charter schools or alternative campuses within the county's jurisdiction.
The Ultimate Rural School Experience
Attending school in Kenedy County means being part of a 100% rural environment where every student knows their peers. Sarita Elementary is the only campus, offering a small-scale, personal atmosphere with just 98 total students. This creates a highly focused primary education experience unlike anywhere else in the state.
School Overview
Total Schools
1
in Kenedy County
Reported Enrollment
98
1 school reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Kenedy County
KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD
1 Public School in Kenedy County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 1 of 1 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARITA EL | Record | KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD | SARITA, 78385Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 98 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$12,551
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Kenedy County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kenedy County, Texas?
Kenedy County features a unique, minimalist education system with just one public school serving the entire region. The Kenedy County Wide CSD supports a total enrollment of 98 students. This singular elementary school focuses on primary education for the county's small, tight-knit population.
What are the major school districts in Kenedy County, Texas?
The Kenedy County Wide CSD is the sole district, operating only Sarita Elementary. This school serves 98 students from Pre-K through 6th grade. There are no charter schools or alternative campuses within the county's jurisdiction.
What is the school experience like in Kenedy County?
Attending school in Kenedy County means being part of a 100% rural environment where every student knows their peers. Sarita Elementary is the only campus, offering a small-scale, personal atmosphere with just 98 total students. This creates a highly focused primary education experience unlike anywhere else in the state.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.