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Kerr County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 4Middle 1High 3Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

INGRAM ISD

Elementary to high school visible

1,240 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

CENTER POINT ISD

Elementary to high school visible

549 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

HUNT ISD

Elementary school only in this slice

202 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

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

Elementary8
Middle4
High5
Other2

5 School Districts in Kerr County

KERRVILLE ISD

Guide
9 schools
4,878 students
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INGRAM ISD

3 schools
1,240 students

CENTER POINT ISD

3 schools
549 students

HUNT ISD

1 school
202 students

DIVIDE ISD

1 school
37 students

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 data

Level

Showing 19 of 19 matching schools

TIVY H S

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,468 students

PETERSON MIDDLE

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,075 students

INGRAM EL

INGRAM ISD

INGRAM, 78025 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary569 students

NIMITZ EL

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary554 students

DANIELS EL

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary548 students

FRED H TALLY EL

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary544 students

STARKEY EL

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary467 students

INGRAM TOM MOORE H S

INGRAM ISD

INGRAM, 78025 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High392 students

INGRAM MIDDLE

INGRAM ISD

INGRAM, 78025 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle279 students

CENTER POINT EL

CENTER POINT ISD

CENTER POINT, 78010 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary265 students

HUNT SCHOOL

HUNT ISD

HUNT, 78024 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary202 students

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Town: Remote

RecordPKOther180 students

CENTER POINT H S

CENTER POINT ISD

CENTER POINT, 78010 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High175 students

CENTER POINT MIDDLE

CENTER POINT ISD

CENTER POINT, 78010 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle109 students

HILL COUNTRY YOUTH RANCH

BIG SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL

LEAKEY, 78873 / Rural: Fringe

Record2–12Charter76 students

HILL COUNTRY H S

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Alternative42 students

DIVIDE EL

DIVIDE ISD

MOUNTAIN HOME, 78058 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary37 students

PATHWAYS 3H CAMPUS

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN HOME, 78058 / Rural: Remote

Record5–11Charter13 students

KERRVILLE DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

KERRVILLE ISD

KERRVILLE, 78028 / Town: Remote

Record5–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,220

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 Kerr County?
Kerr County has a school score of 48/100, which is a midrange 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.
What is the graduation rate in Kerr County?
The high school graduation rate in Kerr County is 93.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Kerr County spend per student?
Kerr County spends $6,220 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 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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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.