For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,018 students in Jackson County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, TX are Industrial High School, Edna Alternative and Edna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Jackson County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Edna 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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Industrial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Edna Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W Ash
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-9051
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-9051
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Edna High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1303 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Ganado High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 W Ash St
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Gr: 3-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1128 Martin Luther King Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Edna Alter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 919
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: 2-3 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, TX include Industrial High School, Edna Alternative and Edna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 54% 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 Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Edna High School vs. Industrial High School, Ganado High School vs. Industrial High School, Industrial High School vs. Edna High School
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