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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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,151 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 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,151 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kountze Independent School District, which is ranked #601 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 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#606 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
12%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
12%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
69%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,953 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,863 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,953
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,863
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kountze Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 230 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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kountze Independent School District?
Kountze Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,151 students.
What is the rank of Kountze Independent School District?
Kountze Independent School District is ranked #601 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kountze Independent School District?
69% of Kountze Independent School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
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 $15,863 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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