For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,886 students in Caldwell County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, TX are Lockhart Pride High School, Luling High School and Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Caldwell County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Luling High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Caldwell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockhart Pride High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Pecos
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Grades: 8-12
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Luling High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
218 E Travis
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #33.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Grades: 5-12
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Lockhart High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lion Country Dr
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0300
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0300
Grades: 8-12
| 2,012 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Lea School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Grades: PK-12
| 265 students
Caldwell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Comanche (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5299 S Hwy 183
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Grades: K-12
| 121 students
419 Bois D Arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Pegasus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 120
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pegasus Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
896 Robin Ranch Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Grades: 4-12
| 171 students
102 West Newton
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, TX include Lockhart Pride High School, Luling High School and Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Caldwell County?
5 public high schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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