For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 866 students in Vanderbilt, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Vanderbilt, TX are Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Industrial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderbilt, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Vanderbilt have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vanderbilt, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Industrial J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Industrial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Vanderbilt, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vanderbilt, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Vanderbilt, TX include Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Industrial High School.
How many public schools are located in Vanderbilt?
3 public schools are located in Vanderbilt.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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