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Kimble County

Texas · Public K-12

Combined enrollment across Kimble County's 3 public schools is roughly 589 students, an average of about 196 per campus. Junction ISD runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Kimble County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
589
-26 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 58%
% Hispanic
40%
was 41%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
589
NCES CCD
Median income
$69,455
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.8%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
1
294 students
Middle
1
118 students
High
1
177 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
JUNCTION ISD
589 students · 1 district in Kimble County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kimble 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
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
20%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
57%
Hispanic
40%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
27.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.3%
civilian labor
Median age
47
17.0% under 18

Test scores in Kimble County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. JUNCTION H S· 54.0%
  2. JUNCTION MIDDLE· 45.0%
  3. JUNCTION EL· 37.0%

See all 3 schools in Kimble County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JUNCTION ELJunctionElementaryPK-05294·
JUNCTION H SJunctionHigh09-12177·
JUNCTION MIDDLEJunctionMiddle06-08118·

Cities in Kimble County

Junction3 schools

About Kimble County

Kimble County is a sparse county of about 4,389 residents in Texas. Its public-school system educates approximately 589 students across 3 schools.

In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $69,455, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%.

In terms of grade levels, Kimble County comprises 1 elementary school (294 students), 1 middle school (118), and 1 high school (177).

JUNCTION ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 589 students across Kimble County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 4%: 615 students in SY 2017-18 versus 589 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Kimble County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Kimble County?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Kimble County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 589.
How many high schools are in Kimble County?
Kimble County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 177 students.
How many middle schools are in Kimble County?
Kimble County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 118 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kimble County?
Kimble County, Texas has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 294 students.
What is the largest school district in Kimble County?
JUNCTION ISD is the largest school district in Kimble County, serving approximately 589 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Kimble County?
Kimble County, Texas has a population of approximately 4,389, with a median age of 47. About 17.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Kimble County?
Median household income in Kimble County is $69,455, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 5.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kimble County?
Approximately 27.1% of adults 25 and older in Kimble County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kimble County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.8% of students in Kimble County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kimble County schools?
Across Kimble County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data