For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 494 students in Brewster County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Brewster County, TX are Alpine High School, Marathon Independent School District and Big Bend High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brewster County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Brewster County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Brewster County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alpine 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Brewster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpine High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Hendryx
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7710
Alpine, TX 79830
(432) 837-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Marathon Independent School District
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 Ne 5th St
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Marathon, TX 79842
(432) 386-4431
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Big Bend High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Brewster County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 Roadrunner Cir
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Terlingua, TX 79852
(432) 371-2281
Gr: K-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Brewster County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Brewster County, TX include Alpine High School, Marathon Independent School District and Big Bend High School.
How many public high schools are located in Brewster County?
3 public high schools are located in Brewster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brewster County?
Brewster 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
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