For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,490 students in Duval County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX are Bernarda Jaime J High School, Norman M Thomas Elementary School and Ramirez Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Duval County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernarda Jaime J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Norman M Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1404 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10492 School St
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Gr: PK-6 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Collins-parr Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: PK-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Lucy Aragon J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Freer High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Benavides Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Gr: 6-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
San Diego High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Tripoint Academy Sa
Charter School
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3000
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3000
Gr: 2-10 | 42 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Duval County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
609 West Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: 3-5
Freer Alter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1106 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX include Bernarda Jaime J High School, Norman M Thomas Elementary School and Ramirez Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Duval County?
10 public schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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