For the 2025 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 High School and Edna Alternative. 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 54% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), 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 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Edna High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1303 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 W Ash St
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2273
Grades: 3-5
| 319 students
1128 Martin Luther King Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: PK-2
| 381 students
Edna Alter (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P O Box 919
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-0258
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Grades: 2-3
| 222 students
P O Box 368
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
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 High School and Edna Alternative.
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, Industrial High School vs. Edna High School, Edna High School vs. Ganado High School
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