For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,434 students in Duval County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX are Lucy Aragon J High School, Bernarda Jaime J High School and Norman M Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Duval County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucy Aragon J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Grades: 6-8
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Bernarda Jaime J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3373
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Norman M Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1404 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Collins-parr Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Grades: PK-5
| 729 students
Rank: #55.
Benavides Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 70 students
Rank: #66.
San Diego High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Labbe Ave
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Benavides Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Rank: #88.
Ramirez Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18 Miles So Of Benavides Tx On
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Realitos, TX 78376
(361) 539-4343
Grades: PK-6
| 21 students
Rank: #99.
Freer High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Duval County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
609 West Labbe St
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
106 W School St
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3020
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Freer Alter High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1106 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-5025
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Duval County, TX include Lucy Aragon J High School, Bernarda Jaime J High School and Norman M Thomas Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Duval County?
9 public schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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