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Kimble County Schools & Education

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

95.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 91.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,903

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,498

School Score

74/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 56/100

State Score Position

#28

of 253 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Kimble County

Measured School Summary

Kimble County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

At $7,903 per pupil, Kimble County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 33% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Kimble 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

3 public schools 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

74/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #28 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.

Completion

95.0%

3.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,903

$405 above the state average

School coverage

3

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

Kimble County has 3 public schools 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 Kimble 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

Kimble 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

#28

of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above 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.

JUNCTION ISD

Elementary to high school visible

619 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

JUNCTION ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Kimble County?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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 Kimble 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.

Streamlined Schooling in Junction

Kimble County operates a small but efficient system of 3 public schools serving 619 total students. This includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, all managed by a single district. There are no charter or alternative schools, ensuring a unified path for all local students.

The Impact of Junction ISD

Junction ISD is the sole educational provider in Kimble County, educating all 619 students. The district provides a clear pipeline from Junction Elementary to Junction High School. This single-district setup fosters a close-knit community where school events are major local milestones.

A Consistent Town-Based Experience

All three schools in the county are located in a town setting, offering a consistent environment as students progress through the grades. Junction Elementary is the largest campus with 303 students, while the average school size across the county is 206. This ensures small class sizes and personalized attention for every student.

School Overview

Total Schools

3

in Kimble County

Reported Enrollment

619

3 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0

1 School District in Kimble County

JUNCTION ISD

3 schools
619 students enrolled

3 Public Schools in Kimble 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 3 of 3 matching schools

JUNCTION EL

JUNCTION ISD

JUNCTION, 76849 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary303 students

JUNCTION H S

JUNCTION ISD

JUNCTION, 76849 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High190 students

JUNCTION MIDDLE

JUNCTION ISD

JUNCTION, 76849 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle126 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,903

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 Kimble County?
Kimble County has a school score of 74/100, 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.
What is the graduation rate in Kimble County?
The high school graduation rate in Kimble County is 95.0%, 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 Kimble County spend per student?
Kimble County spends $7,903 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 Kimble County, Texas — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Kimble County, Texas?

Kimble County operates a small but efficient system of 3 public schools serving 619 total students. This includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, all managed by a single district. There are no charter or alternative schools, ensuring a unified path for all local students.

What are the major school districts in Kimble County, Texas?

Junction ISD is the sole educational provider in Kimble County, educating all 619 students. The district provides a clear pipeline from Junction Elementary to Junction High School. This single-district setup fosters a close-knit community where school events are major local milestones.

What is the school experience like in Kimble County?

All three schools in the county are located in a town setting, offering a consistent environment as students progress through the grades. Junction Elementary is the largest campus with 303 students, while the average school size across the county is 206. This ensures small class sizes and personalized attention for every student.

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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.