For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 321 students in Edwards County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Edwards County, TX are Nueces Canyon Jh/hs and Rocksprings K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Edwards County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Edwards County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
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 70% 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 Edwards County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Taylor St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Rocksprings K-12
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Hwy 377
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Grades: PK-12
| 211 students
Edwards County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 118
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Rocksprings Alter Ed Pgm Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 E Kerr St
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Grades: 10
| 1 students
201 North Hwy 377
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-2140
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-2140
Grades: PK-8
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Edwards County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Edwards County, TX include Nueces Canyon Jh/hs and Rocksprings K-12.
How many public high schools are located in Edwards County?
2 public high schools are located in Edwards County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County?
Edwards County public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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