Karnes City J H
Karnes City, TX · Karnes City ISD · Grades 6-8
1,478th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
Karnes City J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Karnes City J H 1,478th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 13% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Karnes City J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 224 students tested
Karnes City J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 230 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.9% | 75.7% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| White | 28.5% | 19.6% | ▼ 8.9 pts | |
| Black | 2.8% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Karnes City J H
Typical home value $205K in zip 78118 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Karnes City J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Kenedy MiddleKenedy ISD · 4.6 mi away1,356th of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 9Poth J HPoth ISD · 17.3 mi away186th of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 6Floresville MiddleFloresville ISD · 23.5 mi away689th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 4Yorktown J HYorktown ISD · 23.9 mi away1,064th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 7Stockdale J HStockdale ISD · 24 mi away536th of 1,701
ELA 64% · Math 45% - 6Nixon-Smiley MiddleNixon-Smiley CISD · 27.8 mi away771st of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Karnes City J H in?
Karnes City J H is part of the Karnes City ISD district in Karnes City, Texas.
Is Karnes City J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Karnes City J H 1,478th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Karnes City J H?
Hispanic 76%, White 20%, Black 4%, Two or more races 1% (230 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Karnes City J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78118 is $205K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.