Kemp Independent School District

Kemp Independent School District is a public school district based in Kemp, Texas.
In addition to Kemp, the district serves southern Kaufman County and northwest Henderson County, including parts of Seven Points.
For the 2022–23 school year, the district was rated by the Texas Education Agency as follows: 71 overall, 72 for Student Achievement, 74 for School Progress, and 64 for Closing the Gaps.

Schools

Kemp High
Kemp Junior High
Kemp Intermediate West
Kemp Intermediate
Kemp Primary

Facilities

Kemp ISD owns and operates several support, fine arts and athletic facilities.

Kemp High School Campus Facilities
* Library
* Fine Arts wing, including a 650-seat auditorium
* Band Hall with practice rooms, music library, office, and ensemble room
* Jacket Stadium featuring a turf field, an all-weather track and metal stands
* Baseball Stadium featuring a grass field, dugouts, and metal stands
* Gymnasium
* Athletic team and Band practice fields
* Shot-put/Discus Pens
Kemp Jr. High School Campus Facilities
* Cafetorium - a small auditorium used for numerous community events and daily lunch periods
* Gymnasium
* Library
Kemp Intermediate School and Administration Campus Facilities
* Basketball Courts
* Gymnasium
* Board Room
Kemp Primary School
* Playground
* Library
"Old 40" Support Facilities
* Kemp ISD Transportation
* Kemp ISD Maintenance

Traditions

Colors: Orange and White
Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Mascot Name: Herbie

Kemp Homecoming has been held once every four years since 1956. It is known to be the largest event in the community, with thousands of visitors and alumni visiting Kemp during Homecoming weekend. Festivities include class reunions, alumni dinners, a parade, athletic events, and street dances. Many in the community, including students, have proposed a traditional annual Homecoming event for the students while keeping the alumni festivities a quad-annual event.