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Best Nueces County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public high schools serving 18,457 students in Nueces County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nueces County, TX are London High School, Port Aransas High School and Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nueces County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Nueces County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Nueces County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tuloso-midway High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Nueces County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
London High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1306 Fm 43
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 855-0092
Gr: 9-12 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Port Aransas High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(361) 749-1206
Gr: 9-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Collegiate High School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Baldwin Blvd St Clair Bldg
Corpus Christi, TX 78404
(361) 698-2425
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Harold T Branch Academy For Career & Technical Education
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3902 Morgan Ave
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 878-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Calallen High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4001 Wildcat Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(361) 242-5626
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Bishop High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Badger Ln
Bishop, TX 78343
(361) 584-2547
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Flour Bluff High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 Waldron Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 694-9100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,940 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Agua Dulce High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Longhorn Dr
Agua Dulce, TX 78330
(361) 998-2214
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Banquete High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5519 Hwy 44
Banquete, TX 78339
(361) 387-2551
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Tuloso-midway Academic Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7601 Leopard
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6450
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
Sst Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6633 Evans Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78413
(361) 851-2450
Gr: PK-12 | 2,343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Promesa College Prep West Corpus Christi
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3102 Baldwin Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 400-8293
Gr: PK-11 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Veterans Memorial High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3750 Cimarron Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78414
(361) 878-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,026 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Tuloso-midway High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2653 Mckinzie
Corpus Christi, TX 78460
(361) 903-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1515.
Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Greenwood Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-2840
Gr: 4-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Ray High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 Texan Trl
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 878-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
West Oso High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
754 Flato Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
(361) 806-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Roy Miller H S And Metro School Of Design
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Battlin Buc Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
(361) 878-5100
Gr: 7-12 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1919.
Robstown Early College High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
609 Hwy 44
Robstown, TX 78380
(361) 767-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
King High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5225 Gollihar Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
(361) 906-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2121.
Carroll High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3202 Saratoga Blvd
Corpus Christi, TX 78415
(361) 878-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,928 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2222.
Moody High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 Trojan Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 878-7340
Gr: 9-12 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2323.
Coles H S And Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
924 Winnebago St
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
(361) 878-7380
Gr: 8-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Richard Milburn Academy Corpus Christi
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3512 S Staples St
Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 225-4424
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Nueces Co J J A E P
Alternative School
5801 Patton Ste 100
Corpus Christi, TX 78403
(361) 888-7007
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nueces Co J J A E P
Alternative School
2505 Waldron Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 694-9205
Gr: 8-10 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: n/an/a
West Oso Isd Jjaep
Alternative School
5050 Rockford
Corpus Christi, TX 78416
(361) 806-5900
Gr: 10 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nueces County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nueces County, TX include London High School, Port Aransas High School and Collegiate High School.
How many public high schools are located in Nueces County?
28 public high schools are located in Nueces County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nueces County?
Nueces County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% 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 Nueces County are often viewed compared to one another?

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