For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 110 students in 78828, TX.
The top-ranked public high school in 78828, TX is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 78828 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 78828, TX have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 78828 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best 78828, TX Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Taylor St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
78828, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 118
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 78828, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in 78828, TX include Nueces Canyon Jh/hs.
How many public high schools are located in 78828?
1 public high schools are located in 78828.
What is the racial composition of students in 78828?
78828 public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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