For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,716 students in San Marcos, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, TX are Hays Inspire Academy, San Marcos High School and Ki Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Marcos, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in San Marcos have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
San Marcos, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 38%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ki Charter Academy, with <50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in San Marcos, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hays Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Clovis R Barker Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
San Marcos, TX 78666
(210) 638-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
San Marcos High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Rattler Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
Grades: 9-12
| 2,494 students
Rank: #33.
Ki Charter Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 Bert Brown Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-8500
Grades: 2-12
| 194 students
San Marcos, Texas ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Does Not Apply
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-0000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hays County Juvenile Justice Alternative Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4125 B Fm 967
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 268-8473
Grades: 8-10
| 4 students
Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1307 Uland Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 392-7070
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pride High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
540 Staples Rd
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6864
Grades: 10-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in San Marcos, TX include Hays Inspire Academy, San Marcos High School and Ki Charter Academy.
How many public high schools are located in San Marcos?
3 public high schools are located in San Marcos.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos?
San Marcos public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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