For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,018 students in Jackson County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, TX are Industrial High School, Edna Alternative and Edna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Jackson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edna 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 54% 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 Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Edna High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1303 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 W Ash St
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Gr: 3-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1128 Martin Luther King Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Edna Alter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 919
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: 2-3 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, TX include Industrial High School, Edna Alternative and Edna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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