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What's the most underrated thing about KEMP H S that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
566
High
DISTRICT 287 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KEMP ISD·NCES 482532002826
Kemp High School
220 STATE HWY 274, KEMP, TX 75143 · (903) 498-1401 · Kaufman County
GRADES 09–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL566 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
66%
375 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 153 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 174 | 31% |
| Grade 11 | 135 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 104 | 18% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 56% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within KEMP ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
41.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +17.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
28.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -5.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 41 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 28 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 17 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.0% | 38.0% | 19.0% | 40.0% |
| Mathematics | 4.0% | 24.0% | 43.0% | 29.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 41.0% | 28.0% |
| 2024-25 | 37.0% | 24.0% |
| 2023-24 | 45.0% | 20.0% |
| 2022-23 | 26.0% | 24.0% |
| 2021-22 | 23.0% | 10.0% |
| 2020-21 | 24.0% | 33.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
46.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
45.4%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 47% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 45% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where Kemp High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Kaufman County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 46.6% | #943 of 1,385 | #5 of 8 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 28.0% | #1,144 of 1,425 | #5 of 8 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 41.0% | #1,224 of 1,425 | #8 of 8 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +9.5pp | #827 of 1,184 | #6 of 8 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 566 | #830 of 2,107 | #7 of 13 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #306 of 1,344 | #1 of 8 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.0% | #511 of 1,346 | #5 of 8 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 66.3% | #667 of 1,522 | #3 of 9 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +20.4% | #206 of 672 | #5 of 8 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
566
+117 (+26%) vs 2020
+54% since 1990-91, when it was 367
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 566 | 46.5 | 12.2:1 | 66% (375) |
| 2023-24 | 554 | 45.2 | 12.3:1 | 61% (339) |
| 2022-23 | 543 | 41.8 | 13.0:1 | 57% (311) |
| 2020-21 | 449 | 35 | 12.8:1 | 68% (307) |
| 2017-18 | 470 | 35.4 | 13.3:1 | 59% (278) |
| 2015-16 | 445 | 33 | 13.5:1 | 55% (244) |
| 2010-11 | 454 | 37 | 12.3:1 | 53% (239) |
| 2000-01 | 462 | 31 | 14.9:1 | 24% (113) |
| 1990-91 | 367 | 25 | 14.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Kemp High School.
About Kemp High School
Students in KEMP, Texas, attend Kemp High School, a small high school. The school covers grades 9 through 12 and reported 566 students in 2024-25. That puts enrollment 29% below the 796-student average for high schools in Texas.
Kemp High School is a school in KEMP ISD. The district has 6 schools and 1,987 students.
Federal enrollment data show Kemp High School is 52% White. Enrollment also includes 42% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, and 2% Black. In Kaufman County overall, the White share is about 54%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 55%.
For every teacher at Kemp High School, there are about 12.2 students; the school has 46.5 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, high schools in Texas average 15.1:1. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 66%.
The school's average proficiency rate across its state test results is 46.6%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 45.4%.
In the wider Kaufman County area, median household income comes to about $89,485, roughly 27% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Kaufman County counts 65 public schools with about 41,319 students.
Among nearby public schools, Kemp Alternative is closest at less than a tenth of a mile. Other public schools within five miles number 5. Kemp High School comes in 3rd of 6 nearby schools on average proficiency.
The school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Distant).
Enrollment increased by 26% across 4 years, from 449 in 2020-21 to 566 in 2024-25.
The Kemp High School discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Kaufman County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
172,604
Census ACS
Median income
$89,485
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
65
41,319 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KEMP ISD
- Kemp Junior High SchoolMiddle · 439 students
- Kemp Primary SchoolElementary · 371 students
- Kemp Intermediate SchoolElementary · 307 students
- Kemp Int WestElementary · 296 students
- Kemp AlternativeHigh · 8 students
Other schools in KEMP
- Kemp Junior High SchoolMiddle · 439 students
- Kemp Primary SchoolElementary · 371 students
- Kemp Intermediate SchoolElementary · 307 students
- Kemp Int WestElementary · 296 students
- Kemp AlternativeHigh · 8 students
Nearby schools
- Kemp Alternative0.0 mi · 8
- Kemp Junior High School0.5 mi · 439
- Kemp Intermediate School0.6 mi · 307
- Kemp Int West0.6 mi · 296
- Kemp Primary School1.3 mi · 371
- Mabank Junior High School7.6 mi · 652
Frequently asked questions
About Kemp High SchoolHow many students attend Kemp High School?
Kemp High School enrolls approximately 566 students in grades 09-12.
Is Kemp High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Kemp High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Kemp High School?
Approximately 12.2:1 students per teacher at Kemp High School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Kemp High School?
At Kemp High School, the student body is approximately 52% White, 42% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Kemp High School?
Kemp High School is overseen by KEMP ISD in Kaufman County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.