For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 285 students in Karnes City, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Karnes City, TX is Karnes City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes City, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Karnes City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Karnes City, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Karnes City High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Karnes City, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Kcisd - Daep
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Karnes City, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Karnes City, TX include Karnes City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Karnes City?
3 public high schools are located in Karnes City.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes City?
Karnes City public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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