For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,432 students in Karnes County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX are Falls City Elementary School, Falls City High School and Karnes City J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Karnes County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Karnes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Gr: PK-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Falls City High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 N Nelson St
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Falls City, TX 78113
(830) 254-3551
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Karnes City J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Kenedy Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Karnes City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hwy 123
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Kenedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Karnes City Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 2-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Kenedy High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 F M 719
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Kenedy, TX 78119
(830) 583-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Runge High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Gr: 7-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1010.
Runge Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Reiffert
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Runge, TX 78151
(830) 239-4315
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Karnes City J J A E P
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
203 E Mayfield
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Kcisd - Daep
Alternative School
335 Alternative Ln
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Karnes City, TX 78118
(830) 780-2321
Gr: 9-11 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Karnes County, TX include Falls City Elementary School, Falls City High School and Karnes City J High School.
How many public schools are located in Karnes County?
14 public schools are located in Karnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes County?
Karnes County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Karnes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Karnes County include: Kenedy High School vs. Karnes City High School, Karnes City High School vs. Kenedy High School, Falls City High School vs. Karnes City High School
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