Best San Patricio County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 4,093 students in San Patricio County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in San Patricio County, TX are Odem High School, Ingleside High School and Aransas Pass High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Patricio County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in San Patricio County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
San Patricio County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ingleside 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 72% 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 San Patricio County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odem High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Ingleside High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2807 Mustang Dr
Ingleside, TX 78362
(361) 776-2712
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Aransas Pass High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 S Ave A
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
(361) 758-3248
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Gregory-portland High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4601 Wildcat Dr
Portland, TX 78374
(361) 777-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Sinton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Pirate Blvd
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-6650
Gr: 9-12 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Mathis High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 E San Patricio Ave
Mathis, TX 78368
(361) 547-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Taft High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 Rincon Rd
Taft, TX 78390
(361) 528-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
107 W 5th St
Sinton, TX 78387
(361) 364-9508
Gr: 8-11 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in San Patricio County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in San Patricio County, TX include Odem High School, Ingleside High School and Aransas Pass High School.
How many public high schools are located in San Patricio County?
8 public high schools are located in San Patricio County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Patricio County?
San Patricio County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in San Patricio County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in San Patricio County include: Sinton High School vs. Odem High School, Ingleside High School vs. Odem High School, Taft High School vs. Odem High School

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