Karnes City J H
Karnes City, TX · Karnes City ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, remote
1,478th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
410 E HWY 123, Karnes City, TX 78118
(830)780-6400NCES ID 482514002804Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 224 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 230 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.6% | 75.7% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| White | 25.6% | 19.6% | ▼ 6.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $205K in zip 78118 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Karnes City J H
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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.