For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 777 students in Runnels County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Runnels County, TX are Miles High School, Olfen School and Ballinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnels County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Runnels County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Runnels County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ballinger 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 52% 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 Runnels County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miles High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Olfen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Ballinger High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2107 N Broadway
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Winters High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Jones St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated (Daep)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Grades: 8-10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Alternative School
1122 Private Rd 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: 11
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Winters/fairview Aep
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Grades: 12
| 2 students
Runnels County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ceec High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
305 Jones
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Fairview Accelerated (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Grades: 10-11
| 2 students
Fairview Vocational Training High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Miles, TX 76861
(915) 651-7521
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Grape Creek Special Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Grades: K
| 1 students
603 N Hts
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Winters, TX 79567
(915) 754-5516
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Winters/fairview Daep Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Runnels County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Runnels County, TX include Miles High School, Olfen School and Ballinger High School.
How many public high schools are located in Runnels County?
8 public high schools are located in Runnels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnels County?
Runnels County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Runnels County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Runnels County include: Miles High School vs. Ballinger High School, Ballinger High School vs. Winters High School, Winters High School vs. Ballinger High School
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