Summary:
The four public schools in zip code 78118, serving the Karnes City Independent School District (Isd), educate 1,017 students from Pre-K through 12th grade in a small, economically disadvantaged community where the district ranks in the 24th percentile statewide.
While the district overall struggles, two schools show notable strengths. Karnes City High School stands out for its Biology program, with 84.62% of students scoring proficient—14 points above the state average—and it is the district's highest-ranked school at the 52nd percentile. Karnes City J H excels in accelerating math students, achieving a 94.74% proficiency rate in Algebra I, which is over 40 points above the state average. However, these bright spots contrast sharply with severe weaknesses elsewhere. Karnes City Elementary reports a critical 6.33% proficiency rate in 5th-grade science, and the middle school's 8th-grade social studies score is just 7.79%. The high school's overall Algebra I proficiency is only 39.68%, revealing a major drop-off from the middle school's advanced program. Karnes City Pri has no test scores available, making it impossible to assess early learning, though it has the highest poverty rate at 70.87%.
The key takeaway is a district of stark contrasts: pockets of excellence in advanced coursework at the middle and high school levels exist alongside widespread struggles in core subjects like science and general math. The high school's graduation rate is 70.2%, well below the state average, and per-student spending is slightly above average at around $14,000. For parents, this means the district offers strong programs for advanced students in specific areas, but the overall academic foundation requires significant improvement, particularly in elementary and middle school science and math.
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