For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 649 students in Karnes County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Karnes County, TX are Falls City High School, Karnes City J High School and Kenedy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Karnes County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Karnes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Karnes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Karnes County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Karnes County, TX include Falls City High School, Karnes City J High School and Kenedy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Karnes County?
5 public middle schools are located in Karnes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Karnes County?
Karnes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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