Kerrville Independent School District

1009 Barnett St
Kerrville, TX 78028-4614
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Kerrville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,600 students in Kerrville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kerrville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
9 Schools
9,245 Schools
# Students
4,600 Students
5,525,134 Students
# Teachers
306 Teachers
368,175 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kerrville Independent School District, which is ranked #389 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 77% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#387 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
44%
58%
51%
53%
46%
77%
90.3%
(2022-23)
22.5%
23%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
48%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
47%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,448. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,845 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$85,353 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$91,739 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,548
$15,448
Spending / Student
$12,845
$16,604

Best Kerrville Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Daniels Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 Singing Wind Dr
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2208
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Fred H Tally Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1840 Goat Creek Pkwy
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2222
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Nimitz Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Valley View
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2209
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Starkey Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1030 W Main St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2210
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Peterson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3175 Loop 534
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2204
Gr: 6-8 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Tivy High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3250 Loop 534
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 1,363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
1011 Third St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-1335
Gr: PK | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Hill Country High School
Alternative School
1200 Sidney Baker St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-2232
Gr: 10-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Kerrville Disciplinary Alternative School
Alternative School
1010 Barnett St
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 257-1332
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kerrville Independent School District?
Kerrville Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,600 students.
What is the rank of Kerrville Independent School District?
Kerrville Independent School District is ranked #389 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kerrville Independent School District?
48% of Kerrville Independent School District students are Hispanic, 47% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kerrville Independent School District?
Kerrville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kerrville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,845 is less than the state median of $16,604. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,600 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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