Jim Wells County, Texas is home to a variety of public and private schools. Students in the county are served by several school districts including Alice Independent School District, Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco ISD, Premont ISD, Orange Grove ISD, and San Diego ISD. Education in Jim Wells County is highly rated with most schools performing above average on national and state standardized tests. Local education opportunities include vocational classes as well as numerous higher education institutions including Coastal Bend College and Texas A&M University Kingsville. The county provides a variety of extracurricular activities such as sports teams and clubs that allows students to explore their interests while gaining valuable skills. Jim Wells County is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all its residents.
Jim Wells County schools spend $10,048 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 971 students per librarian, and 400 children per counselor.