The high school serves around 400 students from roughly 380 square miles in southeastern Taylor County, including the towns of Tuscola, Buffalo Gap, and Lawn.

The district and the school are both named after the Jim Ned Creek, which runs through all three towns.

The creek is named after Jim Ned, who was an Indian cavalry scout for the United States Army.

[2] Extracurricular activities are offered in the form of performing arts, clubs, and a singular student made newsletter.

[3] The Jim Ned Indians compete in: cross-country, volleyball, football, basketball, powerlifting, golf, tennis, track, softball, baseball.