Kountze High School

Summary:

Kountze High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Kountze, Texas, with a student population of 327. The school is part of the Kountze Independent School District, which is ranked 525 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kountze High School has maintained relatively high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.8% to 93.1% in recent years, which is generally higher than the state average. The school also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.8% to 4.2% in recent years, lower than the state average. However, the school's STAAR test scores are mixed compared to the state and district averages, with some subjects performing better and others lagging behind. Notably, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students generally performing better than the school's overall performance, while White and Special Education students tend to perform worse.

Compared to nearby schools, Kountze High School generally performs better than Spurger High School and West Hardin High School, but lags behind Hardin-Jefferson High School, Evadale High School, and Lumberton High School in terms of overall school rankings and STAAR test scores. The school's leadership and district should focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of these performance issues to improve the overall educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1488 Fm 1293
       Kountze, TX  77625-7804


(409) 246-3474

District: Kountze Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1163rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,160 Help


Feeder schools for Kountze High School:

Elementary:    Kountze Elementary
    Kountze Intermediate
Middle:    Kountze Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  331

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.8%
African American:
16.3%
Hispanic:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kountze High School ranks worse than 58.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Kountze High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.8%), African American (16.3%), Hispanic (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kountze High School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kountze High School is $12,160.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kountze High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kountze High School 1163rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Kountze High School in the ranking list.)

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Kountze Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Kountze Independent School District (Isd) 525th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kountze High School

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Rank History for all students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.17 504th 1427 64.7%
2005 61.94 590th 1429 58.7%
2006 48.02 922nd 1430 35.5%
2007 56.43 791st 1497 47.2%
2008 72.55 317th 1510 79.0%
2009 69.38 406th 1539 73.6%
2010 60.57 729th 1568 53.5%
2011 60.83 768th 1672 54.1%
2012 30.10 1268th 1603 20.9%
2013 38.00 1147th 1652 30.6%
2014 31.92 1305th 1734 24.7%
2015 37.45 1237th 1743 29.0%
2016 39.61 1194th 1762 32.2%
2017 38.11 1056th 1777 40.6%
2018 30.14 1266th 1797 29.5%
2019 39.52 1137th 1857 38.8%
2021 32.13 1273rd 1861 31.6%
2022 39.50 1135th 1876 39.5%
2023 45.44 1055th 1961 46.2%
2024 40.40 1163rd 1987 41.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.25 954th 1195 20.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.21 699th 1347 48.1%
2019 42.84 690th 1357 49.2%
2021 24.07 1191st 1382 13.8%
2022 27.17 1130th 1418 20.3%
2023 42.39 757th 1478 48.8%
2024 28.91 1195th 1547 22.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.63 1551st 1794 13.5%
2019 27.48 1448th 1818 20.4%
2021 35.61 1224th 1848 33.8%
2022 42.35 992nd 1847 46.3%
2023 37.91 1169th 1897 38.4%
2024 26.29 1438th 1883 23.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.16 1328th 1781 25.4%
2019 45.46 1018th 1798 43.4%
2021 40.37 1095th 1815 39.7%
2022 56.76 694th 1841 62.3%
2023 43.14 1074th 1891 43.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.97 882nd 1137 22.4%
2019 70.83 202nd 1145 82.4%
2021 33.05 957th 1177 18.7%
2022 72.06 209th 1172 82.2%
2023 5.04 1130th 1182 4.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.78 1575th 1784 11.7%
2019 36.27 1160th 1810 35.9%
2021 24.04 1476th 1829 19.3%
2022 36.18 1128th 1837 38.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.33 1359th 1803 24.6%
2019 35.38 1189th 1824 34.8%
2021 25.32 1390th 1840 24.5%
2022 29.30 1314th 1853 29.1%
2023 44.93 998th 1913 47.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.43 842nd 1013 16.9%
2019 24.34 791st 1024 22.8%
2021 25.06 776th 1020 23.9%
2022 28.39 721st 1031 30.1%
2023 33.57 662nd 1069 38.1%
2024 23.80 808th 1065 24.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.25 1464th 1691 13.4%
2019 58.15 573rd 1714 66.6%
2021 28.47 1284th 1743 26.3%
2022 61.68 467th 1762 73.5%
2023 65.24 443rd 1820 75.7%
2024 42.09 920th 1804 49.0%
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Rank History for White students at Kountze High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.21 1240th 1539 19.4%
2019 27.09 1216th 1526 20.3%
2021 18.29 1295th 1510 14.2%
2022 26.15 1205th 1525 21.0%
2023 28.62 1182nd 1576 25.0%
2024 21.36 1289th 1556 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kountze High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Kountze High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 278 65 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1990 271 70 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 267 52 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 326
1992 283 45 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1993 282 46 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1994 274 50 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1995 302 61 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1996 302 61 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1997 314 60 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1998 326 56 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1999 321 60 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 391
2000 296 64 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2001 290 74 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2002 308 76 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 308 76 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 316 63 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 318 59 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 336 57 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 325 57 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2008 337 58 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2009 324 51 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2010 324 49 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 382
2011 346 58 1 10 1 0 0 0 416
2012 322 54 0 9 2 0 0 0 387
2013 303 56 1 8 3 0 1 0 372
2014 282 52 2 9 1 1 3 0 350
2015 269 46 2 14 0 1 4 0 336
2016 255 47 5 16 1 0 5 0 329
2017 245 43 3 18 1 0 7 0 317
2018 240 53 3 24 2 0 9 0 331
2019 234 46 2 28 1 0 7 0 318
2020 236 50 2 27 4 0 5 0 324
2021 244 45 2 31 2 0 6 0 330
2022 251 54 2 29 3 0 7 0 346
2023 235 55 3 24 2 0 8 0 327
2024 241 54 2 23 1 0 10 0 331

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kountze High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 345 n/a n/a n/a
1990 344 26.0 13.2 n/a
1991 326 26.2 12.4 n/a
1992 335 26.6 12.5 20.6
1993 331 26.0 12.7 22.1
1994 326 25.6 12.7 22.7
1995 367 24.9 14.7 22.6
1996 367 24.9 14.7 22.6
1997 380 27.0 14.1 23.2
1998 391 33.1 11.8 23.3
1999 391 33.5 11.7 26.1
2000 367 33.2 11.1 27
2001 371 34.5 10.8 34.2
2002 393 38.3 10.3 29.8
2003 393 38.3 10.3 29.8
2004 389 36.5 10.7 29
2005 388 35.4 11.0 32.7
2006 404 36.2 11.2 30.2
2007 396 36.9 10.7 31.1
2008 409 35.2 11.6 32.3
2009 384 37.9 10.1 36.5
2010 382 40.5 9.4 34.3
2011 416 38.4 10.8 41.8
2012 387 35.6 10.8 45.2
2013 372 36.1 10.2 47.3
2014 350 31.9 10.9 38
2015 336 29.0 11.5 32.7
2016 329 33.0 9.9 34
2017 317 31.3 10.1 35
2018 331 32.0 10.3 42.3
2019 318 34.0 9.3 42.1
2020 324 29.0 11.1 46
2021 330 30.5 10.8 43.9
2022 346 33.5 10.3 47.7
2023 327 34.5 9.4 58.7
2024 331 34.9 9.4 59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kountze High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 345 n/a n/a n/a
1990 344 26.0 13.2 n/a
1991 326 26.2 12.4 n/a
1992 335 26.6 12.5 20.6
1993 331 26.0 12.7 22.1
1994 326 25.6 12.7 22.7
1995 367 24.9 14.7 22.6
1996 367 24.9 14.7 22.6
1997 380 27.0 14.1 23.2
1998 391 33.1 11.8 23.3
1999 391 33.5 11.7 26.1
2000 367 33.2 11.1 27
2001 371 34.5 10.8 34.2
2002 393 38.3 10.3 29.8
2003 393 38.3 10.3 29.8
2004 389 36.5 10.7 29
2005 388 35.4 11.0 32.7
2006 404 36.2 11.2 30.2
2007 396 36.9 10.7 31.1
2008 409 35.2 11.6 32.3
2009 384 37.9 10.1 36.5
2010 382 40.5 9.4 34.3
2011 416 38.4 10.8 41.8
2012 387 35.6 10.8 45.2
2013 372 36.1 10.2 47.3
2014 350 31.9 10.9 38
2015 336 29.0 11.5 32.7
2016 329 33.0 9.9 34
2017 317 31.3 10.1 35
2018 331 32.0 10.3 42.3
2019 318 34.0 9.3 42.1
2020 324 29.0 11.1 46
2021 330 30.5 10.8 43.9
2022 346 33.5 10.3 47.7
2023 327 34.5 9.4 58.7
2024 331 34.9 9.4 59.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kountze High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $721 (6.1%) $11,171 (93.9%) $11,892
2020 $704 (5.8%) $11,384 (94.2%) $12,088
2021 $1,027 (8.4%) $11,134 (91.6%) $12,160

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kountze High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1137th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1055th of 1961 High schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Kountze High School)5154
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Kountze Independent School District (Isd))5860
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Kountze High School)4652
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Kountze Independent School District (Isd))4652
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Kountze High School)4850
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Kountze Independent School District (Isd))4750
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Kountze High School)4757
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Kountze Independent School District (Isd))4757
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Kountze High School)6364
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Kountze Independent School District (Isd))6364
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students318327
 2.8%
African American4655
 19.6%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2824
 14.3%
Pacific Islander00
White234235
 0.4%
Two or More Races78
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%58.7%
 16.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kountze High School

Kountze High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kountze Elementary
Elementary : Kountze Intermediate
Middle : Kountze Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 331 students attended Kountze High School.

Kountze High School ranks 1163rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Kountze High School are 73% White, 16% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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