Best Schools in Jim Wells County, TX
Jim Wells County, TX has 28 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 11,188 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Jim Wells County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jim Wells County, TX
The top high schools in Jim Wells County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Gertrudis Academy H S
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Projected Test Scores
Santa Gertrudis Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
2. Orange Grove H S
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Orange Grove Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
3. San Diego H S
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San Diego Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 427 Students
4. Agua Dulce H S
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Agua Dulce Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 237 Students
5. Alice H S
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Alice Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1290 Students
6. Premont Collegiate H S
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Premont Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 361 Students
7. Ben Bolt-palito Blanco H S
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Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 228 Students
8. Falfurrias H S
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Brooks County Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 401 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jim Wells County, TX
The top middle schools in Jim Wells County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orange Grove J H
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Orange Grove Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 396 Students
2. Bernarda Jaime J H
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San Diego Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 339 Students
3. Adams Middle
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Alice Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1029 Students
4. Falfurrias J H
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Brooks County Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jim Wells County, TX
The top elementary schools in Jim Wells County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Gertrudis School
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Projected Test Scores
Santa Gertrudis Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 438 Students
2. Schallert El
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Alice Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 546 Students
3. Orange Grove El
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Orange Grove Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 358 Students
4. Ben Bolt-palito Blanco El
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Ben Bolt-palito Blanco Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 266 Students
5. Ramirez El
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Ramirez Csd • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 21 Students
6. Saenz El
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Alice Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 533 Students
7. Collins-parr El
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San Diego Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 729 Students
8. Agua Dulce El
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Agua Dulce Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 171 Students
9. Dubose El
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Alice Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 536 Students
10. Noonan El
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Alice Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jim Wells County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jim Wells County, TX has a total population of 38,891 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jim Wells County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jim Wells County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jim Wells County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jim Wells County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Jim Wells County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jim Wells County, TX
How many schools are in Jim Wells County, TX?
Jim Wells County, TX has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 11,188 students in total.
How do schools in Jim Wells County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Jim Wells County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Jim Wells County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jim Wells County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jim Wells County
4 places in Jim Wells County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Alice (7)
- Orange Grove (4)
- Ben Bolt (1)
- Premont (1)
School districts (2)
- Alice Isd (6 schools)
- Orange Grove Isd (4 schools)