Top Rankings
Karnack Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 125 students in Karnack Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Karnack Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,301 Schools
# Students
125 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Karnack Independent School District, which is ranked #962 of all 1,196 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#968 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)≥50%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
11%
53%
% Black
38%
13%
% White
44%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,688 is higher than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,912 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,688
$13,398
Spending / Student
$22,912
$14,129
Best Karnack Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Fason St
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Karnack Independent School District?
Karnack Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of Karnack Independent School District?
Karnack Independent School District is ranked #962 out of 1,196 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Karnack Independent School District?
44% of Karnack Independent School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Karnack Independent School District?
Karnack Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Karnack Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,912 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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