For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,434 students in Karnes County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX are Falls City High School, Falls City Elementary School and Kenedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Karnes County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Karnes County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls City High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Grades: 7-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Kenedy High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Karnes City J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Kenedy Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kenedy Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Runge High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
Rank: #99.
Roger E Sides Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Esplanade St
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 2-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1010.
Runge Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Grades: PK-6
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
Floresville Alternative Center Choice Program
Alternative School
1200 Fifth St
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 780-4801
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 780-4801
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: PK-1
| 209 students
Karnes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Floresville Alternative Center Choice Program (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 Fifth St
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Grades: 8
| 2 students
K Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 Fm 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Karnes City J J A E P Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 11
| n/a students
Kcisd - Aep High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Kcisd - Daep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX include Falls City High School, Falls City Elementary School and Kenedy High School.
How many public schools are located in Karnes County, TX?
12 public schools are located in Karnes County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes County, TX?
Karnes County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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