Top 10 Best Runnels County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,015 students in Runnels County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Runnels County, TX are Miles High School, Miles Elementary School and Ballinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnels County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Runnels County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Runnels County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miles High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: PK-6
| 261 students
Rank: #33.
Ballinger High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2107 N Broadway
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 256 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ballinger Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Broad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Olfen School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: PK-12
| 134 students
Rank: #66.
Winters Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
603 N Heights St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5577
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Ballinger J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1006 Conda Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #88.
Winters High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
205 E Jones St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #99.
Winters J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
705 Rogers St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5518
Grades: 7-8
| 80 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated (Daep)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Grades: 6-10
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Alternative School
1122 Private Rd 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: 3-6
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winters/fairview Aep
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Runnels County, TX

Runnels County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
305 Jones
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Grades: 10-12
| 2 students
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: K
| 1 students
603 N Hts
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Runnels County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Runnels County, TX include Miles High School, Miles Elementary School and Ballinger High School.
How many public schools are located in Runnels County, TX?
14 public schools are located in Runnels County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnels County, TX?
Runnels County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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