For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,433 students in Jim Wells County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jim Wells County, TX are Orange Grove High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School and Premont Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jim Wells County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jim Wells County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Jim Wells County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Orange Grove 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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jim Wells County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orange Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 S Reynolds
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2330
Orange Grove, TX 78372
(361) 384-2330
Gr: 9-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Badger Ln
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-9822
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Premont Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Elaine St
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Premont, TX 78375
(361) 348-3915
Gr: 6-12 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Alice High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
# 1 Coyote Trl
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-0126
Alice, TX 78332
(361) 664-0126
Gr: 9-12 | 1,295 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jim Wells County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jim Wells County, TX include Orange Grove High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School and Premont Collegiate High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jim Wells County?
4 public high schools are located in Jim Wells County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jim Wells County?
Jim Wells County public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jim Wells County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jim Wells County include: Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School vs. Alice High School, Alice High School vs. Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School, Ben Bolt-palito Blanco High School vs. Orange Grove High School
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