Top Rankings
Kemp Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,987 students in Kemp Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kemp Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
6 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,987 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kemp Independent School District, which is ranked #912 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#918 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
46%
54%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
48%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,598 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,858 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,598
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,858
$14,079
Best Kemp Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kemp Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Us 40
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Gr: 2-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Kemp J High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tolosa Rd
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1402
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1402
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Kemp High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 State Hwy 274
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemp Alternative
Alternative School
220 State Hwy 274
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
204 W 17th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1405
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1405
Gr: 4-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E 8th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-5001
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-5001
Gr: PK-1 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kemp Independent School District?
Kemp Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,987 students.
What is the rank of Kemp Independent School District?
Kemp Independent School District is ranked #912 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kemp Independent School District?
48% of Kemp Independent School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kemp Independent School District?
Kemp Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kemp Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,858 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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