For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 516 students in Refugio County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Refugio County, TX are Austwell-tivoli High School, Refugio High School and Woodsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Refugio County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Refugio County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Refugio County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Refugio 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 69% 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 Refugio County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austwell-tivoli High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 Redfish St
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Refugio High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Woodsboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Kasten St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Refugio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
704 Locke St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Refugio County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Refugio County, TX include Austwell-tivoli High School, Refugio High School and Woodsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in Refugio County?
3 public high schools are located in Refugio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio County?
Refugio County public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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