Top Rankings
Comal Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,298 students in Comal Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Comal Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Comal Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smithson Valley High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
38 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
29,263 Students
1,864,677 Students
# Teachers
1,911 Teachers
125,506 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Comal Independent School District, which is ranked #116 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
53%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
51%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,903 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$321 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$348 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,975
$13,387
Spending / Student
$11,903
$14,116
Best Comal Independent School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Early College High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1419 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2900
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2900
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Hill Country College Prep High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3615 Mustang Vista
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 221-2000
Bulverde, TX 78163
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Smithson Valley High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14001 Hwy 46 W
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1000
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Pieper High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Kinder Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78260
(830) 221-2000
San Antonio, TX 78260
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,957 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Canyon High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1510 Ih 35 N
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2400
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Canyon Lake High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8555 Fm 32
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1700
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 885-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,012 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Davenport High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23255 Fm 3009
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Comal Academy
Alternative School
1413 Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2950
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2950
Gr: 11-12 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Comal Discipline Center
Alternative School
1413 N Business 35
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2950
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2950
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Jjaep
Alternative School
1402 N Hackberry
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
