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Kent County

Texas · Public K-12

Kent County hosts 1 public K-12 school. Together they educate about 169 Texas students.

7-year change in Kent County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
169
+17 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
1
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
75%
was 73%
% Hispanic
22%
was 25%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
1
1 districts
Enrollment
169
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,889
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.1%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
0
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
0
schools
Combined / other
1
169 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
JAYTON-GIRARD ISD
169 students · 1 district in Kent County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kent 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
White
85%
Hispanic
16%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
12%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
75%
Hispanic
22%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
26.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.5%
civilian labor
Median age
60
12.1% under 18

Test scores in Kent County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 1 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 1 schools (ELA)
  1. JAYTON SCHOOLS· 80.0%

See all 1 schools in Kent County ranked by score →

All schools (1)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JAYTON SCHOOLSJaytonCombinedPK-12169·

Cities in Kent County

Jayton1 school

About Kent County

Kent County is a sparse county of about 734 residents in Texas. Its public-school system teaches approximately 169 students across 1 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $72,889, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 2%. That income level is 10% noticeably above the Texas median.

JAYTON-GIRARD ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 169 students on its own.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 169 students, rose 11% from the 152 reported in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment contracted from 25% to 22%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Kent County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Kent County?
There are 1 public K-12 schools in Kent County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 169.
What is the largest school district in Kent County?
JAYTON-GIRARD ISD is the largest school district in Kent County, serving approximately 169 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Kent County?
Kent County, Texas has a population of approximately 734, with a median age of 60. About 12.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Kent County?
Median household income in Kent County is $72,889, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 1.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kent County?
Approximately 26.3% of adults 25 and older in Kent County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kent County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 36.1% of students in Kent County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kent County schools?
Across Kent County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 8.4 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Kent County?
Kent County residents are approximately 85% White, 16% Hispanic, 1% Black, 12% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Kent County is owner-occupied?
Kent County has about 523 housing units, of which roughly 79.2% are owner-occupied.
What are the largest public schools in Kent County?
By enrollment, the largest public schools in Kent County include JAYTON SCHOOLS. Enrollment figures come from the latest NCES Common Core of Data.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data