For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 1,985 students in Runnels County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Runnels County, TX are Miles Elementary School, Miles High School and Winters J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnels County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Runnels County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Runnels County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miles Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Miles High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Winters J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Rogers St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5518
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5518
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Ballinger Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Broad Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3527
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Winters Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
603 N Heights St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5577
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5577
Gr: PK-6 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Olfen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Ballinger J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1006 Conda Ave
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3537
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Ballinger High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2107 N Broadway
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Winters High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Jones St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated (Daep)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Gr: 8-10 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Alternative School
1122 Private Rd 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: 5-7 | 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winters/fairview Aep
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Gr: 9-10 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Runnels County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Accelerated (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Gr: 9-11 | 1 student
Fairview Vocational Training High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Grape Creek Special Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
603 N Hts
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Winters/fairview Daep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Runnels County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Runnels County, TX include Miles Elementary School, Miles High School and Winters J High School.
How many public schools are located in Runnels County?
15 public schools are located in Runnels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnels County?
Runnels County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Runnels County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Runnels County include: Miles High School vs. Ballinger High School, Ballinger High School vs. Winters High School, Winters High School vs. Ballinger High School
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