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Kaufman Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,307 students in Kaufman Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Kaufman Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Kaufman Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kaufman High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,561 Schools
# Students
4,356 Students
1,888,482 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
125,112 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kaufman Independent School District, which is ranked #437 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 99% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
59%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
33%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,938 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,347 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,938
$13,352
Spending / Student
$10,347
$14,079
Best Kaufman Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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