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Best Runnels County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 751 students in Runnels County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Runnels County, TX are Miles High School, Olfen School and Ballinger High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Runnels County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Runnels County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Runnels County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ballinger 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 51% 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 Runnels County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miles High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Robinson
Miles, TX 76861
(325) 468-2861
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Olfen School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1122 Pr 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: PK-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Ballinger High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2107 N Broadway
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 365-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Winters High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 E Jones St
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5516
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Accelerated (Daep)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Ballinger, TX 76821
(325) 651-7656
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Special Programs
Special Education School
1122 Private Rd 2562
Rowena, TX 76875
(325) 442-4301
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Winters/fairview Aep
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Gr: 10-11 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Winters/fairview Daep
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Winters, TX 79567
(325) 754-5574
Gr: 8-11 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Runnels County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Runnels County, TX include Miles High School, Olfen School and Ballinger High School.
How many public high schools are located in Runnels County?
7 public high schools are located in Runnels County.
What is the racial composition of students in Runnels County?
Runnels County public high schools minority enrollment is 51% 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 Runnels County are often viewed compared to one another?

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