For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,031 students in Karnes City Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Karnes City Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,031 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Karnes City Independent School District, which is ranked #858 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#884 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%

Graduation Rate
55-59%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
796 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
77%
53%
# Black Students
27 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
3%
13%
# White Students
190 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
19%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
73
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
65
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
74
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,675 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $56,233 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$74,029 MM

Spending
$58 MM
$78,063 MM

Revenue / Student
$29,675
$13,387

Spending / Student
$56,233
$14,116

Best Karnes City Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karnes City J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #33.
Roger E Sides Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Esplanade St
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 2-5
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: PK-1
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kcisd - Daep
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 7-10
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Karnes City Independent School District?
Karnes City Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,031 students.
What is the rank of Karnes City Independent School District?
Karnes City Independent School District is ranked #858 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes City Independent School District?
77% of Karnes City Independent School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Karnes City Independent School District?
Karnes City Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Karnes City Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $56,233 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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