For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 321 students in Edwards County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Edwards County, TX are Nueces Canyon Jh/hs and Rocksprings K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Edwards County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Edwards County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Edwards County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Taylor St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Rocksprings K-12
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Hwy 377
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Edwards County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 118
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rocksprings Alter Ed Pgm Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 E Kerr St
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Gr: 10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
201 North Hwy 377
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-2140
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-2140
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Edwards County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Edwards County, TX include Nueces Canyon Jh/hs and Rocksprings K-12.
How many public high schools are located in Edwards County?
2 public high schools are located in Edwards County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County?
Edwards County public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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