For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,426 students in Luling, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Luling, TX are Leonard Shanklin Elementary School, Gilbert Gerdes J High School and Luling High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Luling, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Luling have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Luling, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leonard Shanklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
122 E Houston
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Gilbert Gerdes J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 E Bowie St
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Luling High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
218 E Travis
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Luling, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
118 Bowie
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2223
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2223
Gr: PK-1 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Luling, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Luling, TX include Leonard Shanklin Elementary School, Gilbert Gerdes J High School and Luling High School.
How many public schools are located in Luling?
3 public schools are located in Luling.
What is the racial composition of students in Luling?
Luling public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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