Top 10 Best Karnes County Public Schools (2024)

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 Karnes County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls City High School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 N Nelson St
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:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Kenedy High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Karnes City J High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Kenedy Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 F M 719
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Hwy 123
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Runge High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
Rank: #99.
Roger E Sides Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
221 N Esplanade St
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 2-5
| 300 students
Rank: #1010.
Runge Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Reiffert
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
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Karnes City Pri
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: PK-1
| 209 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Karnes County, TX

Karnes County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Fifth St
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
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 11
| n/a students
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
335 Alternative Ln
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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