Total enrollment
4,746
+327 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Kleberg County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Kleberg County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.1% | #162 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,746 | #102 of 196 | #1,385 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #101 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #130 of 196 | #1,504 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 69.8% | #51 of 196 | #755 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.9% | #170 of 192 | #1,903 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.
Kleberg County school rankings
Residents
30,579
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
13
5 districts
Enrollment
4,746
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- SANTA GERTRUDIS SCHOOL· 81.0%
- SANTA GERTRUDIS ACADEMY H S· 78.0%
- KAUFER H S· 71.0%
- DE LA PAZ MIDDLE· 69.0%
- RICARDO EL· 69.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- GILLETT MIDDLE· 32.0%
- H M KING H S· 33.0%
- HARVEY EL· 34.0%
- HARREL EL· 40.0%
- PEREZ EL· 43.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H M KING H S | Kingsville | High | 09-12 | 918 | · |
| HARVEY EL | Kingsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 486 | · |
| GILLETT MIDDLE | Kingsville | Middle | 06-08 | 455 | · |
| RICARDO EL | Kingsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 449 | · |
| SANTA GERTRUDIS SCHOOL | Kingsville | Elementary | PK-08 | 433 | · |
| SANTA GERTRUDIS ACADEMY H S | Kingsville | High | 09-12 | 393 | · |
| PEREZ EL | Kingsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 364 | · |
| HARREL EL | Kingsville | Elementary | PK-05 | 311 | · |
| JUBILEE KINGSVILLE | Kingsville | Elementary | PK-08 | 302 | · |
| RICARDO MIDDLE | Kingsville | Middle | 06-08 | 210 | · |
| KAUFER H S | Riviera | High | 09-12 | 181 | · |
| NANNY EL | Riviera | Elementary | PK-05 | 143 | · |
| DE LA PAZ MIDDLE | Riviera | Middle | 06-08 | 101 | · |
Cities in Kleberg County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,746 students, increased 7% from the 4,419 reported in SY 2020-21. Kleberg County now counts 13 public schools, up from 12 in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data