For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,369 students in Jim Wells County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 152 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Jim Wells County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Jim Wells County, TX are Orange Grove High School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Orange Grove J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jim Wells County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orange Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 S Reynolds
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2330
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2330
Grades: 9-12
| 556 students
Rank: #22.
Orange Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S Eugenia
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9358
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9358
Grades: 3-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Orange Grove J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Theil St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2323
Grades: 6-8
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Whitney Dr
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Premont Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elaine St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Badger Ln
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9822
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9822
Grades: 7-12
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
Schallert Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Jim Wells St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6361
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
Rank: #88.
Saenz Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #99.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 E Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2055
Grades: 6-8
| 1,014 students
Rank: #1010.
Alice High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Coyote Trl
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-0126
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-0126
Grades: 9-12
| 1,295 students
Rank: #1111.
Premont Ernest H Singleton Early College Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Cora
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1212.
Noonan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7591
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 N Cameron St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 Dahme Ave
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2316
Grades: PK-2
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
439 S W 4th
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Jim Wells County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Whitney Dr
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Ben Bolt, TX 78342
(361) 664-9568
Grades: 4-8
| 187 students
1000 N Cameron
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-7512
Grades: 5-6
| 403 students
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Grades: PK
| 40 students
3051 Old Kingsville Rd
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2050
Grades: PK-4
| 180 students
1400 Morningside
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2095
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
800 S Johnson St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-4981
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
900 W Third St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2080
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
501 Cactus
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 660-2040
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
500 So Eugenia St
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-9398
Grades: 2-3
| 255 students
608 Wrangler Trl
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
1028 Pierce St
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-6263
Grades: PK-4
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Jim Wells County, TX include Orange Grove High School, Orange Grove Elementary School and Orange Grove J High School.
How many public schools are located in Jim Wells County, TX?
15 public schools are located in Jim Wells County, TX.
What percentage of students in Jim Wells County, TX go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Jim Wells County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County, TX?
Jim Wells County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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