Top 10 Best Jackson County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,203 students in Jackson County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX are Industrial High School, Industrial El East and Industrial J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Jackson County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Industrial High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
187 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Industrial El East
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Industrial J High School
Math: 55% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Edna Alternative
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
112 W Ash
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-9051
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Ganado Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 W Sutherland
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #66.
Edna High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1303 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 408 students
Rank: #77.
Ganado High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #88.
Edna J High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
505 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 368 students
Rank: #99.
Edna Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: #1010.
Ganado Jh
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edna Int
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Edna Pri
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, TX

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
112 W Ash St
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Grades: 3-5
| 319 students
1128 Martin Luther King Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Edna Alter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 919
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX include Industrial High School, Industrial El East and Industrial J High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County, TX?
12 public schools are located in Jackson County, TX.
What percentage of students in Jackson County, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County, TX?
Jackson County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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