For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,021 students in Karnes City, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Karnes City, TX are Karnes City J High School, Karnes City High School and Karnes City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes City, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Karnes City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Karnes City, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Karnes City J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Karnes City Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 2-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Kcisd - Daep
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Karnes City, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Karnes City, TX include Karnes City J High School, Karnes City High School and Karnes City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Karnes City?
6 public schools are located in Karnes City.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes City?
Karnes City public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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