Top Rankings
Karnack Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 119 students in Karnack Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Karnack Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,244 Schools
# Students
119 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Karnack Independent School District, which is ranked #953 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#968 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
38%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
45%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,235 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,193 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$26,235
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,193
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Karnack Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Fason St
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Karnack Independent School District?
Karnack Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 119 students.
What is the rank of Karnack Independent School District?
Karnack Independent School District is ranked #953 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Karnack Independent School District?
45% of Karnack Independent School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Karnack Independent School District?
Karnack Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Karnack Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,193 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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