Winkler County Schools & Education
Winkler County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,243
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
86/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#5
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Winkler County
Measured School Summary
Winkler County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 86/100 and a graduation rate of 95.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Winkler County spends $9,243 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 53% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Winkler 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
5 public schools and 2 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
86/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
95.6%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,243
$1,745 above the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts 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
Winkler County has 5 public schools across 2 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 Winkler 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
Winkler 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
#5
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 30 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.
KERMIT ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,374 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
WINK-LOVING ISD
Elementary and high visible
431 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
KERMIT 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 Winkler County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Winkler County district systems?
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 Winkler 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.
Focused Education Across Two Districts
Winkler County operates five public schools serving 1,805 students in a streamlined system of two school districts. The county features two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools to provide a clear path to graduation. This small footprint allows for highly focused administration and community oversight.
Kermit ISD Leads the County
Kermit ISD is the primary educational provider, serving 1,374 students across three specialized campuses. Wink-Loving ISD manages the remaining two schools, serving a smaller student body of 431. The county has no charter schools, keeping all students within the traditional public school framework.
Town-Based Schools with Intimate Sizes
Most students attend one of the three schools located in town settings, where the average campus size is 361 students. Kermit Elementary is the largest school with 596 students, while Wink High School offers a very personal 212-student environment. This scale ensures that students receive individual attention throughout their academic journey.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Winkler County
Reported Enrollment
1,805
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Winkler County
KERMIT ISD
WINK-LOVING ISD
5 Public Schools in Winkler 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERMIT EL | Record | KERMIT ISD | KERMIT, 79745Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 596 |
| KERMIT J H | Record | KERMIT ISD | KERMIT, 79745Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 406 |
| KERMIT H S | Record | KERMIT ISD | KERMIT, 79745Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 372 |
| WINK EL | Record | WINK-LOVING ISD | WINK, 79789Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 219 |
| WINK H S | Record | WINK-LOVING ISD | WINK, 79789Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 212 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,243
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Winkler County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Winkler County, Texas?
Winkler County operates five public schools serving 1,805 students in a streamlined system of two school districts. The county features two elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools to provide a clear path to graduation. This small footprint allows for highly focused administration and community oversight.
What are the major school districts in Winkler County, Texas?
Kermit ISD is the primary educational provider, serving 1,374 students across three specialized campuses. Wink-Loving ISD manages the remaining two schools, serving a smaller student body of 431. The county has no charter schools, keeping all students within the traditional public school framework.
What is the school experience like in Winkler County?
Most students attend one of the three schools located in town settings, where the average campus size is 361 students. Kermit Elementary is the largest school with 596 students, while Wink High School offers a very personal 212-student environment. This scale ensures that students receive individual attention throughout their academic journey.
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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.