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Kerr County

Texas · Public K-12

Kerr County's public-school footprint spans 20 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 6,808, the largest district being Kerrville ISD. That works out to 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools.

7-year change in Kerr County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
6,808
-237 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
18
-1 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 49%
% Hispanic
48%
was 46%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
20
7 districts
Enrollment
6,808
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,395
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.5%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
9
3,335 students
Middle
4
1,391 students
High
5
2,008 students
Combined / other
2
74 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
KERRVILLE ISD
4,600 students · 7 districts in Kerr County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kerr 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
74%
Hispanic
27%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
17%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
47%
Hispanic
48%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
31.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.3%
civilian labor
Median age
49
18.1% under 18

Test scores in Kerr County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. HUNT SCHOOL· 83.0%
  2. FRED H TALLY EL· 71.0%
  3. INGRAM TOM MOORE H S· 70.0%
  4. INGRAM EL· 64.0%
  5. INGRAM MIDDLE· 61.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. CENTER POINT EL· 41.0%
  2. STARKEY EL· 50.0%
  3. CENTER POINT H S· 52.0%
  4. CENTER POINT MIDDLE· 52.0%
  5. DANIELS EL· 56.0%

See all 13 schools in Kerr County ranked by score →

All schools (20)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
TIVY H SKerrvilleHigh09-121,363·
PETERSON MIDDLEKerrvilleMiddle06-081,001·
INGRAM ELIngramElementaryPK-05642·
FRED H TALLY ELKerrvilleElementaryKG-05525·
NIMITZ ELKerrvilleElementaryKG-05520·
DANIELS ELKerrvilleElementaryKG-05516·
INGRAM TOM MOORE H SIngramHigh09-12439·
STARKEY ELKerrvilleElementaryKG-05434·
INGRAM MIDDLEIngramMiddle06-08270·
CENTER POINT ELCenter PointElementaryPK-05269·
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERKerrvilleElementaryPK-PK198·
HUNT SCHOOLHuntElementaryPK-08196·
CENTER POINT H SCenter PointHigh09-12163·
CENTER POINT MIDDLECenter PointMiddle06-08102·
HILL COUNTRY YOUTH RANCHIngramCombinedKG-1274·
HILL COUNTRY H SKerrvilleHigh10-1243·
DIVIDE ELMountain HomeElementaryPK-0635·
PATHWAYS 3H CAMPUSMountain HomeMiddle06-0918·
KERRVILLE DISCIPLINARY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLKerrvilleHigh05-120·
NORTH STAR H SCenter PointCombinedM-M··

Cities in Kerr County

Kerrville9 schoolsCenter Point4 schoolsIngram4 schoolsMountain Home2 schoolsHunt1 school

About Kerr County

In Texas, Kerr County is a small county of about 53,489 residents. 20 public schools across the county serves about 6,808 students between them.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,395, about 31% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%.

In terms of grade levels, Kerr County is built around 9 elementary schools (3,335 students), 4 middle schools (1,391), 5 high schools (2,008), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Kerr County is KERRVILLE ISD, which alone enrolls about 4,600 students.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Kerr County has decreased 3% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,045 students to 6,808. Kerr County now counts 18 public schools, down from 19 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Kerr County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Kerr County?
Kerr County, Texas has 20 public K-12 schools serving approximately 6,808 students.
How many high schools are in Kerr County?
Kerr County, Texas has 5 public high schools, serving approximately 2,008 students.
How many middle schools are in Kerr County?
Kerr County, Texas has 4 public middle schools, serving approximately 1,391 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kerr County?
Kerr County, Texas has 9 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,335 students.
What is the largest school district in Kerr County?
KERRVILLE ISD is the largest school district in Kerr County, serving approximately 4,600 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
How many people live in Kerr County?
Kerr County has roughly 53,489 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Kerr County?
Median household income in Kerr County is $69,395, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kerr County?
Approximately 31.3% of adults 25 and older in Kerr County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kerr County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.5% of students in Kerr 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 Kerr County schools?
Across Kerr County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.

Kerr County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data