For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 920 students in DeWitt County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in DeWitt County, TX are Nordheim School, Cuero High School and Yorktown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
DeWitt County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in DeWitt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
DeWitt 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 Cuero 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 57% 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 DeWitt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nordheim School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Broadway
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Cuero High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Yorktown High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in DeWitt County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in DeWitt County, TX include Nordheim School, Cuero High School and Yorktown High School.
How many public high schools are located in DeWitt County?
3 public high schools are located in DeWitt County.
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt County?
DeWitt County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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