For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,042 students in Bay City, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in Bay City, TX is Bay City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay City, TX public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bay City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Bay City, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bay City High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Bay City, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Bay City, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2417 16th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Gr: 4-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Matagorda County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Matagorda County J J A E P High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Gr: 4-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bay City, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bay City, TX include Bay City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bay City?
1 public high schools are located in Bay City.
What is the racial composition of students in Bay City?
Bay City public high schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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