For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 393 students in Culberson County, TX.
The top ranked public school in Culberson County, TX is Van Horn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Culberson County, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Culberson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Culberson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Horn School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 W 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Gr: PK-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Culberson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Gr: PK-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
400 West 7th St
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Van Horn, TX 79855
(432) 283-2245
Gr: 6-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Culberson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Culberson County, TX include Van Horn School.
How many public schools are located in Culberson County?
1 public schools are located in Culberson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Culberson County?
Culberson County public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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