For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 920 students in DeWitt County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in DeWitt County, TX are Nordheim School, Cuero High School and Yorktown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
DeWitt County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in DeWitt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
DeWitt County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cuero 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 57% 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 DeWitt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nordheim School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Broadway
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Cuero High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #33.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
DeWitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 596-4609
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 596-4609
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
505 N Esplanade
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-6766
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G O A L S Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Grades: K
| 1 students
Goals (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 938-5211
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 938-5211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Goals Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
405 Park Hts Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 564-2252
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Learning Connections (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
303 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in DeWitt County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in DeWitt County, TX include Nordheim School, Cuero High School and Yorktown High School.
How many public high schools are located in DeWitt County?
3 public high schools are located in DeWitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt County?
DeWitt County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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