Top 5 Best Karnes County High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 824 students in Karnes County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Karnes County, TX are Falls City High School, Kenedy High School and Karnes City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Karnes County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Karnes County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Falls City 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 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best High Schools in Karnes County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls City High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Kenedy High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Runge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: n/an/a
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kcisd - Daep
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 7-10
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Grades: 11
| 1 students
[+] Show Closed Schools in Karnes County, TX

Karnes County Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 Fifth St
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 780-4801
Grades: 9
| 1 students
K Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 Fm 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
404 N Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(512) 778-0421
Grades: 6-12
| 2,666 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Karnes County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Karnes County, TX include Falls City High School, Kenedy High School and Karnes City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Karnes County?
7 public high schools are located in Karnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes County?
Karnes 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).
Which public high schools in Karnes County are often viewed compared to one another?

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