Total enrollment
5,411
-222 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
Jasper County
Texas · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Jasper County number 15, teaching approximately 5,411 Texas students against a population of 32,727. By grade band, the county runs 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
4-year change in Jasper County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Jasper County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 38.2% | #166 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,411 | #96 of 196 | #1,247 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #100 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.8:1 | #70 of 196 | #834 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.4% | #103 of 196 | #1,047 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.6% | #86 of 192 | #864 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Jasper County school rankings
Residents
32,727
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
5 districts
Enrollment
5,411
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$56,723
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.5%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
6
2,580 students
Middle
4
1,216 students
High
4
1,615 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
JASPER ISD
2,070 students · 5 districts in Jasper County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Jasper County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
13.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
23.3% under 18
Test scores in Jasper County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- EVADALE H S· 73.0%
- EVADALE EL· 69.0%
- EVADALE J H· 62.0%
- BUNA J H· 59.0%
- KIRBYVILLE J H· 56.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- JASPER J H· 39.0%
- PARNELL EL· 39.0%
- JASPER H S· 42.0%
- BUNA EL· 48.0%
- KIRBYVILLE EL· 51.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUNA EL | Buna | Elementary | PK-05 | 721 | · |
| KIRBYVILLE EL | Kirbyville | Elementary | PK-05 | 686 | · |
| JASPER H S | Jasper | High | 09-12 | 633 | · |
| JEAN C FEW PRI | Jasper | Elementary | PK-02 | 546 | · |
| JASPER J H | Jasper | Middle | 06-08 | 464 | · |
| BUNA H S | Buna | High | 09-12 | 435 | · |
| KIRBYVILLE H S | Kirbyville | High | 09-12 | 427 | · |
| PARNELL EL | Jasper | Elementary | 03-05 | 427 | · |
| KIRBYVILLE J H | Kirbyville | Middle | 06-08 | 326 | · |
| BUNA J H | Buna | Middle | 06-08 | 318 | · |
| EVADALE EL | Evadale | Elementary | PK-05 | 200 | · |
| EVADALE H S | Evadale | High | 09-12 | 120 | · |
| EVADALE J H | Evadale | Middle | 06-08 | 108 | · |
| EVADALE DAEP | Evadale | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| QUEST COLLEGIATE ACADEMY - JASPER | Jasper | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Jasper County
About Jasper County
In Texas, Jasper County is a rural-scale county of about 32,727 residents. 15 public schools across the county serves about 5,411 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $56,723, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 15% below the Texas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Jasper County is built around 6 elementary schools (2,580 students), 4 middle schools (1,216), 4 high schools (1,615), and 1 combined or other schools.
JASPER ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,070 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 5,633 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,411 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Jasper County lost 1 school, going from 14 to 13.
On allk12, the community for Jasper County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data