Best Colorado County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,199 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 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (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 91%, 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 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Colorado County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weimar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
506 W Main St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9504
Gr: 9-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Crossing High School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Colorado County, TX

Colorado County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
7674 Pechacek Rd
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5704
Gr: 4-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
P O Box 338
Eagle Lake, TX 77434
(979) 234-3587
Gr: PK-4 | 398 students Minority enrollment: 85%
P O Box 338
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-5243
Gr: 6-7 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

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?
5 public high schools are located in Colorado County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado County?
Colorado County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Colorado County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Colorado County include: Weimar High School vs. Columbus High School, Columbus High School vs. Weimar High School

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