For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,025 students in Calhoun County, TX.
The top ranked public high school in Calhoun County, TX is Calhoun High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Calhoun County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sandcrab Blvd
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Hope High School
Alternative School
900 N Virginia Rm 10
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Gr: 6-11 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa Dr, #12
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Gr: 7-11 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 91%
87 Wood St
Point Comfort, TX 77978
(361) 987-2212
Point Comfort, TX 77978
(361) 987-2212
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, TX include Calhoun High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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