KARNES CITY ISD

Karnes City ISD is an active, traditional public school district located at 404 N Highway 123 in Karnes City, Texas. Situated within a rural remote setting, the district manages six operational school campuses that deliver a complete educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Serving a total student body of 1,021 enrolled learners—including 515 male and 506 female students—the district provides a close-knit learning environment tailored to the geographic and educational needs of its surrounding community.

To support its student population, Karnes City ISD maintains a substantial professional workforce totaling over 383 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional framework is driven by approximately 177 full-time equivalent teachers, complemented by nearly 206 full-time equivalent support personnel focused on student services, facilities, and administration. With balanced grade-level enrollments spanning early childhood development through high school graduation, the district serves as an essential educational anchor for local families and an insightful case study for researchers analyzing rural public education in Texas.