For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,342 students in Kermit, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Kermit, TX are Kermit J High School, Kermit Elementary School and Kermit High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kermit, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kermit have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kermit, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 School St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Kermit Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N E Ave
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Gr: PK-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Kermit High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Tommy Thompson St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1050
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Kermit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 School St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1025
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1025
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
201 N E Ave
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kermit, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Kermit, TX include Kermit J High School, Kermit Elementary School and Kermit High School.
How many public schools are located in Kermit?
3 public schools are located in Kermit.
What is the racial composition of students in Kermit?
Kermit public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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