For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,199 students in Colorado County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Colorado County, TX are Weimar High School, Columbus High School and Rice High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colorado County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Colorado County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Colorado County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbus 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colorado County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weimar High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 W Main St
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9504
Weimar, TX 78962
(979) 725-9504
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Columbus High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Cardinal Ln
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-5746
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Rice High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1095 Raider Dr
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Rice Challenge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3013
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Altair, TX 77412
(979) 234-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Columbus Crossing High School
Alternative School
1421 Austin St
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Columbus, TX 78934
(979) 732-2963
Gr: 11-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colorado County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colorado County, TX include Weimar High School, Columbus High School and Rice High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colorado County?
5 public high schools are located in Colorado County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colorado County?
Colorado County public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Colorado County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Colorado County include: Columbus High School vs. Weimar High School, Weimar High School vs. Columbus High School
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