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Kountze Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,143 students in Kountze Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kountze Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,143 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kountze Independent School District, which is ranked #602 of all 1,196 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#606 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
53%
% Black
13%
13%
% White
70%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,668 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,877 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,668
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,877
$14,116
Best Kountze Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kountze Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Vaughn St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8230
Gr: 3-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Kountze Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1676 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3551
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Kountze High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1488 Fm 1293
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3474
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Kountze Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
565 Park Dr
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-3877
Gr: PK-2 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Hardin Co Alter Education
Alternative School
300 W Monroe St
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Kountze, TX 77625
(409) 246-8490
Gr: 9 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kountze Independent School District?
Kountze Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,143 students.
What is the rank of Kountze Independent School District?
Kountze Independent School District is ranked #602 out of 1,196 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kountze Independent School District?
70% of Kountze Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kountze Independent School District?
Kountze Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kountze Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,877 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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