For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 516 students in Refugio County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Refugio County, TX are Refugio High School, Woodsboro High School and Austwell-tivoli High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Refugio County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Refugio County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Refugio County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Refugio 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 69% 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 Refugio County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Refugio High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Woodsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Kasten St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: #33.
Austwell-tivoli High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Redfish St
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Refugio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
704 Locke St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Refugio County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Refugio County, TX include Refugio High School, Woodsboro High School and Austwell-tivoli High School.
How many public high schools are located in Refugio County?
3 public high schools are located in Refugio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio County?
Refugio County public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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