For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,231 students in Gillespie County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gillespie County, TX are Harper High School, Fredericksburg High School and Gillespie County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Gillespie County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fredericksburg High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Gillespie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harper High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Fredericksburg High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 Hwy 16 S
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7551
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7551
Gr: 9-12 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Gillespie County High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 S Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-4598
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-4598
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gillespie County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gillespie County, TX include Harper High School, Fredericksburg High School and Gillespie County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gillespie County?
3 public high schools are located in Gillespie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie County?
Gillespie County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% 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 Gillespie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gillespie County include: Harper High School vs. Fredericksburg High School, Fredericksburg High School vs. Harper High School
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