Summary:
In zip code 78028, Kerrville, Texas, there are two high schools serving grades 9-12 and 10-12, respectively, both part of the Kerrville Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 4-star rating.
Tivy High School is the area's traditional comprehensive high school with 1,363 students, and it stands out as the clear academic leader. It boasts a high 95.5% graduation rate and a very low 0.3% dropout rate, consistently outperforming state averages in Biology (71.19% proficient), English I Reading (62.04%), English II Reading (64.66%), and U.S. History (73.29%). However, it has a notable weakness in Algebra I, where only 28.71% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 54.03%. In contrast, Hill Country High School is a much smaller alternative campus with only 43 students, serving a significantly higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (76.74% vs. 44.46% at Tivy). Hill Country faces severe academic challenges, including a 69.4% graduation rate, a 5.2% dropout rate, and critically low test scores, such as a 0% proficiency rate in English II Reading for two consecutive years.
A key takeaway is the stark disparity between the two schools despite being in the same district. Hill Country spends $16,650 per student—77% more than Tivy's $9,417—yet achieves far worse outcomes, indicating the higher spending is directed at intensive interventions for a high-needs population rather than guaranteeing academic success. Interestingly, both schools share a similar state ranking at the 59th percentile, which may not fully reflect the performance gap. For parents, Tivy High School offers strong overall academics with a need for math support, while Hill Country High School appears designed for students requiring alternative educational settings and significant support.
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