Kerr County Schools & Education
Kerr County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,220
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#191
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kerr County
Measured School Summary
Kerr County performs at an average level with a school score of 48/100 and a solid graduation rate of 93.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,220 per pupil, Kerr County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 15% below the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kerr 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
19 public schools and 5 districts 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #191 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
93.0%
1.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,220
$1,278 below the state average
School coverage
19
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kerr County has 19 public schools across 5 districts, 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 Kerr 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.
Mixed school landscape
Kerr County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#191
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 8 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 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.
KERRVILLE ISD
Elementary to high school visible
4,878 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
INGRAM ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,240 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
CENTER POINT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
549 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HUNT ISD
Elementary school only in this slice
202 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
KERRVILLE ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. 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 Kerr County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kerr County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kerr 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 Diverse Education Network
Kerr County provides a broad educational infrastructure with 19 public schools serving 6,995 students across five districts. The system includes 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools, along with four alternative programs. Charter schools make up 10.5% of the county's offerings, with two dedicated campuses available to local families.
Kerrville ISD Leads the Region
Kerrville ISD is the largest district, managing 9 schools and 4,878 students. Ingram ISD also plays a significant role with 1,240 students, followed by Center Point ISD with 549 students. These districts provide a variety of options for residents across different parts of the county.
Rural Charm Meets Larger Town Schools
The county features 11 rural schools and 8 town-based campuses, with an average school size of 389 students. Tivy High School is the largest campus with 1,468 students, providing a traditional large-school experience in Kerrville. In contrast, Peterson Middle and Ingram Elementary offer mid-sized environments for younger learners.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Kerr County
Reported Enrollment
6,995
19 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
2
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Kerr County
KERRVILLE ISD
GuideINGRAM ISD
CENTER POINT ISD
HUNT ISD
DIVIDE ISD
19 Public Schools in Kerr County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 19 of 19 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIVY H S | Profile | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,468 |
| PETERSON MIDDLE | Profile | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,075 |
| INGRAM EL | Record | INGRAM ISD | INGRAM, 78025Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 569 |
| NIMITZ EL | Record | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 554 |
| DANIELS EL | Record | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 548 |
| FRED H TALLY EL | Record | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 544 |
| STARKEY EL | Record | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 467 |
| INGRAM TOM MOORE H S | Record | INGRAM ISD | INGRAM, 78025Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 392 |
| INGRAM MIDDLE | Record | INGRAM ISD | INGRAM, 78025Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 279 |
| CENTER POINT EL | Record | CENTER POINT ISD | CENTER POINT, 78010Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 265 |
| HUNT SCHOOL | Record | HUNT ISD | HUNT, 78024Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 202 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Town: Remote | PK | Other | 180 |
| CENTER POINT H S | Record | CENTER POINT ISD | CENTER POINT, 78010Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 175 |
| CENTER POINT MIDDLE | Record | CENTER POINT ISD | CENTER POINT, 78010Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 109 |
| HILL COUNTRY YOUTH RANCH | Record | BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL | LEAKEY, 78873Rural: Fringe | 2–12 | Charter | 76 |
| HILL COUNTRY H S | Record | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 42 |
| DIVIDE EL | Record | DIVIDE ISD | MOUNTAIN HOME, 78058Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 37 |
| PATHWAYS 3H CAMPUS | Record | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL | MOUNTAIN HOME, 78058Rural: Remote | 5–11 | Charter | 13 |
| KERRVILLE DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | Record | KERRVILLE ISD | KERRVILLE, 78028Town: Remote | 5–12 | Alternative | 0 |
TIVY H S
KERRVILLE ISD
KERRVILLE, 78028 / Rural: Fringe
PETERSON MIDDLE
KERRVILLE ISD
KERRVILLE, 78028 / Rural: Fringe
HILL COUNTRY YOUTH RANCH
BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL
LEAKEY, 78873 / Rural: Fringe
PATHWAYS 3H CAMPUS
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL
MOUNTAIN HOME, 78058 / Rural: Remote
KERRVILLE DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
KERRVILLE ISD
KERRVILLE, 78028 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,220
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Kerr County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kerr County, Texas?
Kerr County provides a broad educational infrastructure with 19 public schools serving 6,995 students across five districts. The system includes 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools, along with four alternative programs. Charter schools make up 10.5% of the county's offerings, with two dedicated campuses available to local families.
What are the major school districts in Kerr County, Texas?
Kerrville ISD is the largest district, managing 9 schools and 4,878 students. Ingram ISD also plays a significant role with 1,240 students, followed by Center Point ISD with 549 students. These districts provide a variety of options for residents across different parts of the county.
What is the school experience like in Kerr County?
The county features 11 rural schools and 8 town-based campuses, with an average school size of 389 students. Tivy High School is the largest campus with 1,468 students, providing a traditional large-school experience in Kerrville. In contrast, Peterson Middle and Ingram Elementary offer mid-sized environments for younger learners.
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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.