For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 824 students in Karnes County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Karnes County, TX are Falls City High School, Karnes City High School and Kenedy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Karnes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Karnes County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kenedy High School, with ≥90% 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Karnes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: 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
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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» 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 high schools in Karnes County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Karnes County, TX include Falls City High School, Karnes City High School and Kenedy High School.
How many public high schools are located in Karnes County?
7 public high schools are located in Karnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes County?
Karnes 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).
Which public high schools in Karnes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Karnes County include: Karnes City High School vs. Kenedy High School, Kenedy High School vs. Karnes City High School, Falls City High School vs. Karnes City High School
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