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Kleberg County

Texas · Public K-12

Texas's Kleberg County runs 13 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Kingsville ISD at 2,534 students. By grade band, the county runs 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.

7-year change in Kleberg County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
4,746
-765 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-2 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
12%
was 12%
% Hispanic
85%
was 83%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
13
5 districts
Enrollment
4,746
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,292
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
69.8%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
7
2,488 students
Middle
3
766 students
High
3
1,492 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
KINGSVILLE ISD
2,534 students · 5 districts in Kleberg County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Kleberg 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
42%
Hispanic
71%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
47%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
12%
Hispanic
85%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
23.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.7%
civilian labor
Median age
29
24.1% under 18

Test scores in Kleberg County

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

Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
  1. GILLETT MIDDLE· 28.0%
  2. H M KING H S· 30.0%
  3. NANNY EL· 32.0%
  4. HARREL EL· 33.0%
  5. HARVEY EL· 33.0%

See all 13 schools in Kleberg County ranked by score →

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
H M KING H SKingsvilleHigh09-12918·
HARVEY ELKingsvilleElementaryPK-05486·
GILLETT MIDDLEKingsvilleMiddle06-08455·
RICARDO ELKingsvilleElementaryPK-05449·
SANTA GERTRUDIS SCHOOLKingsvilleElementaryPK-08433·
SANTA GERTRUDIS ACADEMY H SKingsvilleHigh09-12393·
PEREZ ELKingsvilleElementaryPK-05364·
HARREL ELKingsvilleElementaryPK-05311·
JUBILEE KINGSVILLEKingsvilleElementaryPK-08302·
RICARDO MIDDLEKingsvilleMiddle06-08210·
KAUFER H SRivieraHigh09-12181·
NANNY ELRivieraElementaryPK-05143·
DE LA PAZ MIDDLERivieraMiddle06-08101·

Cities in Kleberg County

Kingsville10 schoolsRiviera3 schools

About Kleberg County

In Texas, Kleberg County is a low-population county of about 30,579 residents. 13 public schools across the county educates about 4,746 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $61,292, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 19% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 8% meaningfully below the Texas median.

On the school-mix side, Kleberg County covers 7 elementary schools (2,488 students), 3 middle schools (766), and 3 high schools (1,492).

KINGSVILLE ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,534 students across Kleberg County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,746 students, decreased 14% from the 5,511 reported in SY 2017-18. Kleberg County now counts 13 public schools, down from 15 in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Kleberg County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Kleberg County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Kleberg County, Texas, with a combined enrollment of about 4,746.
How many high schools are in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County, Texas has 3 public high schools, serving approximately 1,492 students.
How many middle schools are in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County, Texas has 3 public middle schools, serving approximately 766 students.
How many elementary schools are in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County, Texas has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 2,488 students.
What is the largest school district in Kleberg County?
KINGSVILLE ISD is the largest school district in Kleberg County, serving approximately 2,534 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Kleberg County?
Kleberg County, Texas has a population of approximately 30,579, with a median age of 29. About 24.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Kleberg County?
Median household income in Kleberg County is $61,292, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 19.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Kleberg County?
Approximately 23.2% of adults 25 and older in Kleberg County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Kleberg County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 69.8% of students in Kleberg 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 Kleberg County schools?
Across Kleberg County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.

Kleberg County school rankings

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