Summary:
The Kerrville Independent School District (Isd) in Kerrville, Texas, serves 7 public schools—4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools—and ranks in the 71st percentile statewide, earning a 4-star rating for above-average performance.
For parents, the standout academic star is Fred H Tally Elementary, which consistently ranks in the top 15% of Texas elementary schools and far exceeds state averages in math and reading. In contrast, Daniels Elementary and Starkey Elementary struggle, with math proficiency rates around 30%—well below the state average of 47%. At the secondary level, Tivy High School is a consistent performer with a 95.5% graduation rate and strong scores in Biology and U.S. History, while Hill Country High School, an alternative school with the highest poverty rate (76.74% free/reduced lunch), faces severe challenges: a 69.4% graduation rate and 0% English proficiency, despite spending $16,650 per student—nearly double the district average. A key strength is the "Algebra I pipeline" at Peterson Middle, where 89% of students pass Algebra I, far above the state average of 54%, feeding into Tivy High's advanced math track.
Overall, the district shows a clear divide: high-performing schools like Fred H Tally and Tivy coexist with struggling campuses like Hill Country and the lower-tier elementary schools. Spending per student varies dramatically, from $8,279 at Peterson Middle to $16,650 at Hill Country, highlighting how resources are concentrated on high-need populations. A district-wide weakness is 8th-grade Social Studies at Peterson Middle, where only 21% of students are proficient versus 32% statewide, suggesting a need for curriculum improvement. For parents, this means Kerrville offers excellent options for advanced learners but also requires careful school selection, especially for elementary math and middle school social studies.
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