For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 316 students in 78118, TX.
The top ranked public high school in 78118, TX is Karnes City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 78118 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78118, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78118 have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Karnes City High School, with 60-64% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78118, TX Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
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
Grades: 10
| 2 students
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
Grades: 7-10
| 4 students
78118, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kcisd - Aep High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
404 N Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Grades: 6-12
| 2,666 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 78118, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in 78118, TX include Karnes City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 78118?
3 public high schools are located in 78118.
What is the racial composition of students in 78118?
78118 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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