For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,058 students in Colorado County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Colorado County, TX are Weimar High School, Columbus High School and Rice High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Colorado County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Colorado County, 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 Columbus High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colorado County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weimar High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506 W Main St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9504
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9504
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Alternative School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Colorado County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colorado County Juvenile Boot Camp (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Grades: 6-12
| 36 students
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Grades: 4-12
| 20 students
P O Box 338
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-3587
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-3587
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rice Aep Middle School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Grades: 6-7
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colorado County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Colorado County, TX include Weimar High School, Columbus High School and Rice High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colorado County, TX?
5 public high schools are located in Colorado County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado County, TX?
Colorado County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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