For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,167 students in Jackson County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 17 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX are Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Industrial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Industrial J High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Industrial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Ganado Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 W Sutherland
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #55.
Edna J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #66.
Edna High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1303 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #77.
Edna Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W Ash
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-9051
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-9051
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #88.
Ganado Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 152 students
Rank: #99.
Ganado High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: 4-5
| 224 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 W Ash St
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Grades: 3-5
| 319 students
1128 Martin Luther King Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Edna Alter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 919
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: 2-3
| 222 students
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX include Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Industrial High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
11 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Edna High School vs. Industrial High School, Ganado High School vs. Industrial High School, Industrial High School vs. Edna High School
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