Orange Grove Independent School District is a public school district based in Orange Grove, Texas (USA).
In addition to Orange Grove, the district also serves the communities of Alfred-South La Paloma, K-Bar Ranch, Sandia, Westdale, and a portion of Pernitas Point.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.
Read more about Orange Grove Independent School District: Schools
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