For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,607 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in South Side are Veterans Memorial High School and Carroll High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Veterans Memorial High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3750 Cimmarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7900
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
Rank: #22.
Carroll High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3202 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-5140
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 1,870 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nueces Co J J A E P
Alternative School
5801 Patton Ste 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
(361) 888-7007
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
(361) 888-7007
Grades: 8-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi, TX include Veterans Memorial High School and Carroll High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi?
the neighborhood of South Side, Corpus Christi public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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