For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,213 students in Kemp, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Kemp, TX are Tool Elementary School, Kemp Intermediate School and Kemp J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kemp, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kemp have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kemp, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tool Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Tool Dr
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Kemp Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Us 40
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Kemp J High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tolosa Rd
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1402
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1402
Gr: 6-8 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Kemp High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 State Hwy 274
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemp Alternative
Alternative School
204 W 17th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E 8th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-5001
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-5001
Gr: PK-2 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kemp, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Kemp, TX include Tool Elementary School, Kemp Intermediate School and Kemp J High School.
How many public schools are located in Kemp?
6 public schools are located in Kemp.
What is the racial composition of students in Kemp?
Kemp public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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