For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,167 students in Jackson County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 29 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX are Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Industrial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Industrial El East
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
390 Main
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Industrial J High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#3 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Industrial High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
187 Fifth St
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Vanderbilt, TX 77991
(361) 284-3226
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Ganado Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 W Sutherland
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Edna J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Edna Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 W Ash
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-9051
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-9051
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Edna High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1303 W Gayle
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-5255
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Ganado Junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Ganado High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Devers
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Ganado, TX 77962
(361) 771-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: 4-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Apollo Dr
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Edna, TX 77957
(361) 782-2953
Gr: PK-3 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, TX include Industrial El East, Industrial J High School and Industrial High School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
11 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Industrial High School vs. Edna High School, Industrial High School vs. Ganado High School
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