| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Independent School District | Orange Grove | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 1,755 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District | Ben Bolt | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 494 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| La Gloria Independent School District | FALFURRIAS | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 102 | 1 | PK–6 | 0 |
| Alice Independent School District | Alice | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 4,506 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Premont Independent School District | Premont | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 757 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Jim Wells County compares
Together they enroll 7,614 students across 16 schools. The largest is Alice Independent School District with 4,506 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Jim Wells County, Texas
Jim Wells County has 5 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jim Wells County is Orange Grove Independent School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jim Wells County, TX?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Jim Wells County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jim Wells County, TX?
Of the districts serving Jim Wells County, Orange Grove Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.