For the 2026 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 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Gertrudis Academy High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1055 W Santa Gertrudis
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 384-5041
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Kaufer High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 Seahawk Dr
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Riviera, TX 78379
(361) 296-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
H M King High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2210 S Brahma Blvd
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Kleberg County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
K E Y S Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
400 W Corral
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
900 N 6th St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 592-2615
Gr: PK-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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
Gr: 5-11 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
915 S Armstrong St
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8675
Gr: 7-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Night School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
101 N 3rd St
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Kingsville, TX 78363
(361) 595-9185
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Pogue Options Alternative Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
631 E Fordyce
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Kingsville, TX 78364
(361) 595-8670
Gr: 9-12
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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