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Kenedy County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

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

Elementary1
Middle0
High0
Other0

1 School District in Kenedy County

KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD

1 school
98 students enrolled

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 data

Level

Showing 1 of 1 matching schools

SARITA EL

KENEDY COUNTY WIDE CSD

SARITA, 78385 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary98 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,551

State avg $7,498

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Texas counties have the highest graduation rates?
Moore County (98.5%), Rockwall County (98.5%), and Titus County (97.8%) currently lead Texas among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Texas?
Across Texas counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,498. The highest current county values are Glasscock County ($12,819), Borden County ($12,654), and King County ($12,630). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Kenedy County?
Kenedy County has a school score of 95/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
How much does Kenedy County spend per student?
Kenedy County spends $12,551 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.