For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 797 students in Duval County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Duval County, TX are Freer High School, Benavides Secondary and San Diego High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duval County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Duval County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Duval County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Freer High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Duval County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freer High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 S Norton
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Freer, TX 78357
(361) 394-6025
Gr: 9-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Benavides Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Eagle Dr
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Benavides, TX 78341
(361) 256-3040
Gr: 6-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
San Diego High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
235 S Hwy 359
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
San Diego, TX 78384
(361) 279-3382
Gr: 9-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Duval County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Duval County, TX include Freer High School, Benavides Secondary and San Diego High School.
How many public high schools are located in Duval County?
4 public high schools are located in Duval County.
What is the racial composition of students in Duval County?
Duval County public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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