For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,490 students in Duval County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX are Lucy Aragon J High School, Bernarda Jaime J High School and Norman M Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Duval County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Aragon J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Grades: 6-8
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Bernarda Jaime J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Norman M Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1404 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Collins-parr Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Grades: PK-5
| 720 students
Rank: #55.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 95 students
Rank: #66.
San Diego High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Grades: 9-12
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Benavides Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Grades: 6-12
| 112 students
Rank: #88.
Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10492 School St
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Grades: PK-6
| 22 students
Rank: #99.
Freer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tripoint Academy Sa
Charter School
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3000
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3000
Grades: 2-10
| 42 students
Duval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
609 West Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3020
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Freer Alter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1106 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX include Lucy Aragon J High School, Bernarda Jaime J High School and Norman M Thomas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Duval County?
10 public schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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