For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,188 students in Burnet County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Burnet County, TX are Falls Career High School, Quest High School and Burnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnet County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Burnet County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Burnet County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marble Falls High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Burnet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Falls Career High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Colt Cir
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 798-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 N Wood St
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6747
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #33.
Burnet High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 The Green Mile
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 756-6193
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #44.
Marble Falls High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Mustang Dr
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4375
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 693-4375
Grades: 9-12
| 1,128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Burnet County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Burnet County, TX include Falls Career High School, Quest High School and Burnet High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burnet County?
4 public high schools are located in Burnet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnet County?
Burnet County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Burnet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Burnet County include: Burnet High School vs. Marble Falls High School, Marble Falls High School vs. Burnet High School
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