For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,132 students in Matagorda County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Matagorda County, TX are Tidehaven High School, Van Vleck High School and Matagorda School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matagorda County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Matagorda County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Matagorda County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bay City High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Matagorda County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tidehaven High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Grades: 9-12
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Van Vleck High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8980 Sh 35 N
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-4664
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-4664
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Matagorda School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Wightman St
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Grades: PK-12
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Palacios High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Shark Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Bay City High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1000
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,031 students
Matagorda County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2417 16th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Grades: 4-5
| 244 students
Matagorda County Alter Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Bay City, TX 77414
(361) 972-5491
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Matagorda County Alter Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Hwy 35 And F M 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(361) 588-6810
Elmaton, TX 77440
(361) 588-6810
Grades: 7
| 1 students
Matagorda County J J A E P High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2001 Kilowatt Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 244-5820
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
4100 Hiram Brandon Dr
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-5591
Grades: 4-5
| 306 students
Palacios Marine Ed Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 Marine Ctr Dr
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-3774
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
520 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 245-4864
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Matagorda County, TX include Tidehaven High School, Van Vleck High School and Matagorda School.
How many public high schools are located in Matagorda County?
5 public high schools are located in Matagorda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda County?
Matagorda County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Matagorda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Matagorda County include: Palacios High School vs. Tidehaven High School, Van Vleck High School vs. Bay City High School, Bay City High School vs. Tidehaven High School
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