| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scurry-Rosser Independent School District | Rosser | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 1,066 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Kaufman Independent School District | Kaufman | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 4,332 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Forney Independent School District | Forney | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 16,211 | 19 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mabank Independent School District | Mabank | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 3,904 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Crandall Independent School District | Crandall | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 6,003 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kemp Independent School District | Kemp | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 1,835 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Terrell Independent School District | Terrell | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 5,208 | 9 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Kaufman County compares
Together they enroll 38,559 students across 56 schools. The largest is Forney Independent School District with 16,211 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Kaufman County, Texas
Kaufman County has 7 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kaufman County is Scurry-Rosser 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 Kaufman County, TX?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Kaufman 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 Kaufman County, TX?
Of the districts serving Kaufman County, Scurry-Rosser Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 83rd 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.