For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 450 students in Edwards County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Edwards County, TX are Nueces Canyon Jh/hs, Nueces Canyon Elementary School and Rocksprings K-12. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Edwards County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Edwards County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nueces Canyon Jh/hs
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Taylor St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 234-3524
Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Nueces Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 E 3rd St
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Rocksprings K-12
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Hwy 377
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Edwards County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 118
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Barksdale, TX 78828
(830) 597-3218
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rocksprings Alter Ed Pgm Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
208 E Kerr St
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-4136
Gr: 10 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
201 North Hwy 377
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-2140
Rocksprings, TX 78880
(830) 683-2140
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Edwards County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Edwards County, TX include Nueces Canyon Jh/hs, Nueces Canyon Elementary School and Rocksprings K-12.
How many public schools are located in Edwards County?
3 public schools are located in Edwards County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County?
Edwards County public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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