Serving 328 students in grades 9-12, Kountze High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kountze High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Kountze High School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Motto
Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow!
School Rankings
Kountze High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kountze High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4799 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
9%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
71%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kountze High School's ranking?
Kountze High School is ranked #4799 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kountze High School often compared to?
Kountze High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Silsbee High School, Lumberton High School, Hardin-jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kountze High School?
The graduation rate of Kountze High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kountze High School?
328 students attend Kountze High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kountze High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kountze High School?
Kountze High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kountze High School offer ?
Kountze High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kountze High School part of?
Kountze High School is part of Kountze Independent School District.
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