For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,510 students in Kleberg County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Kleberg County, TX are Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, Kaufer High School and H M King High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kleberg County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kleberg County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Kleberg County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kleberg County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1055 W Santa Gertrudis
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Kaufer High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
H M King High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 S Brahma Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 933 students
Kleberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Homebound (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
207 N 3rd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-3387
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
K E Y S Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 W Corral
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Grades: PK-4
| 214 students
L A S E R Expulsion/suspension (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
416 W King
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 5-11
| 26 students
631 East Fordyce Ave
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 592-5246
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
P O Box 871
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-6454
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Pogue Options Alternative Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
631 E Fordyce
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kleberg County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Kleberg County, TX include Santa Gertrudis Academy High School, Kaufer High School and H M King High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kleberg County?
3 public high schools are located in Kleberg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kleberg County?
Kleberg County public high schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kleberg County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kleberg County include: Santa Gertrudis Academy High School vs. H M King High School, H M King High School vs. Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
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