For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,432 students in Karnes County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX are Falls City Elementary School, Falls City High School and Karnes City J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Karnes County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Karnes County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Falls City High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Karnes City J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Kenedy Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Kenedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Roger E Sides Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 N Esplanade St
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 2-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Kenedy High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Runge High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Runge Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: PK-1 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Kcisd - Daep
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 7-10 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Karnes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Floresville Alternative Center Choice Program (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1200 Fifth St
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 780-4801
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 780-4801
Gr: 9 | 1 student
K Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 Fm 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Kcisd - Aep High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students
404 N Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Gr: 6-12 | 2,666 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX include Falls City Elementary School, Falls City High School and Karnes City J High School.
How many public schools are located in Karnes County?
14 public schools are located in Karnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes County?
Karnes County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Karnes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Karnes County include: Kenedy High School vs. Karnes City High School, Karnes City High School vs. Kenedy High School, Falls City High School vs. Karnes City High School
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