For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 264 students in Kress, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Kress, TX are Kress High School and Kress Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kress, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kress have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kress, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kress High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2651
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Kress Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 5th
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Kress, TX 79052
(806) 684-2326
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kress, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Kress, TX include Kress High School and Kress Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kress?
2 public schools are located in Kress.
What is the racial composition of students in Kress?
Kress public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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