Total enrollment
1,777
+99 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Winkler County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Winkler County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 33.5% | #183 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,777 | #168 of 196 | #2,327 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 5 | #183 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #120 of 196 | #1,390 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 70.6% | #43 of 196 | #724 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.8% | #158 of 192 | #1,591 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.
Residents
7,454
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
1,777
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- WINK EL· 60.0%
- WINK H S· 53.0%
- KERMIT H S· 44.0%
- KERMIT EL· 31.0%
- KERMIT J H· 31.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KERMIT EL | Kermit | Elementary | PK-05 | 631 | · |
| KERMIT H S | Kermit | High | 09-12 | 395 | · |
| KERMIT J H | Kermit | Middle | 06-08 | 313 | · |
| WINK EL | Wink | Elementary | PK-06 | 227 | · |
| WINK H S | Wink | High | 07-12 | 211 | · |
Cities in Winkler County
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 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,777 students, increased 6% from the 1,678 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data