- DIVIDE EL — Grades PK–6 · 35 students
- ARP J H — Grades 6–8 · 245 students
- ARP H S — Grades 9–12 · 308 students
| Metric | Divide Independent School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 985 | 3,700 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $10,500/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divide Independent School District (this district) | NR | — | 985 |
| Athens Independent School District | 5/10 | 45th | — |
| Van Independent School District | 7/10 | 62nd | 2,407 |
| Big Sandy Independent School District | 6/10 | 51st | 671 |
About Divide Independent School District
Divide Independent School District is the public school district assigned to zip code 78024 in Hunt, Texas. Serving students from K–12, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 78024. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Divide Independent School District reports per-pupil expenditure of approximately $10,500 per year, placing it near the Texas state average of approximately $10,500 and below the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Below-average funding can mean larger class sizes, fewer elective offerings, and limited extracurricular programs. Families with specialized needs should verify specific program availability directly with the district. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 1 schools, Divide Independent School District operates as a small, community-focused district serving students from K–12. The district enrolls approximately 37 students in total. Small districts often benefit from tighter community cohesion, more personalized teacher-student relationships, and stronger parental involvement. The trade-off is narrower program variety: fewer elective courses, specialized tracks, or extracurricular options than larger systems offer.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Divide Independent School District does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology. With 37 students enrolled, results at this size are routinely withheld to protect student privacy.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Divide Independent School District. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 78024
Children in zip code 78024 are assigned to Divide Independent School District for public school enrollment, covering grades K–12. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 78024, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Divide Independent School District at the number listed on the district website or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Texas districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Hunt
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Divide Independent School District serves zip code 78024, homes in and around zip code 78024 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Texas, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Divide Independent School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 78024.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Divide Independent School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 78024 data.