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Winkler County

Texas · Public K-12

Texas's Winkler County runs 5 public K-12 schools between its districts, the largest being Kermit ISD at 1,339 students. The level mix is 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Winkler County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,777
-75 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
20%
was 27%
% Hispanic
77%
was 70%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,777
NCES CCD
Median income
$86,900
Above Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
70.6%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
858 students
Middle
1
313 students
High
2
606 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
KERMIT ISD
1,339 students · 2 districts in Winkler County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Winkler 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
51%
Hispanic
63%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
24%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
20%
Hispanic
77%
Black
n/r
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
10.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
35
29.2% under 18

Test scores in Winkler County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 5 schools (ELA)
  1. WINK EL· 57.0%
  2. WINK H S· 56.0%
  3. KERMIT H S· 37.0%
  4. KERMIT J H· 34.0%
  5. KERMIT EL· 31.0%

See all 5 schools in Winkler County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
KERMIT ELKermitElementaryPK-05631·
KERMIT H SKermitHigh09-12395·
KERMIT J HKermitMiddle06-08313·
WINK ELWinkElementaryPK-06227·
WINK H SWinkHigh07-12211·

Cities in Winkler County

Kermit3 schoolsWink2 schools

About Winkler County

Winkler County is a small county of about 7,454 residents in Texas. Its public-school system serves approximately 1,777 students across 5 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $86,900, about 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 31% higher than the Texas median.

For a sense of the school types, Winkler County spans 2 elementary schools (858 students), 1 middle school (313), and 2 high schools (606).

KERMIT ISD dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,339 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,777 students, decreased 4% from the 1,852 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 70% to 77% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Winkler County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Winkler County?
Winkler County, Texas has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,777 students.
How many high schools are in Winkler County?
Winkler County, Texas has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 606 students.
How many middle schools are in Winkler County?
Winkler County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 313 students.
How many elementary schools are in Winkler County?
Winkler County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 858 students.
What is the largest school district in Winkler County?
KERMIT ISD is the largest school district in Winkler County, serving approximately 1,339 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Winkler County?
Winkler County has roughly 7,454 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Winkler County?
Median household income in Winkler County is $86,900, above the Texas average of $66,482. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Winkler County?
Approximately 10.6% of adults 25 and older in Winkler County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Winkler County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 70.6% of students in Winkler 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 Winkler County schools?
Across Winkler County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.5 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data