Pettus Independent School District, Texas

Pettus Independent School District is a unified school district in Bee County and Karnes County, Texas, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,525 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 181 sq mi (468 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,525 ± 427
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Bee County75% of the district’s landKarnes County25% of the district’s land
Land area
181 sq mi (468 km²)
Median household income
$70,250 ± $11,519
Median home value
$154,200 ± $56,161
Water area
0.26 sq mi (0.68 km²)
State
Texas
Census code (GEOID)
4834770
Coordinates (central point)
28.616657, -97.752479

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Pettus Independent School District, largest first

  1. Pettus (CDP)602 people
  2. Tuleta (CDP)302 people
  3. Tulsita (CDP)15 people
  4. Normanna (CDP)6 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Kenedy Independent School District13 mi northwest
  2. Pawnee Independent School District13 mi west
  3. Beeville Independent School District14 mi south
  4. Runge Independent School District18 mi north
  5. Goliad Independent School District20 mi east

These share a boundary with Pettus Independent School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Pettus Independent School District before you rely on it.

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