Best Caldwell County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,886 students in Caldwell County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, TX are Lockhart Pride High School, Luling High School and Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Caldwell County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Caldwell County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Luling High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Caldwell County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockhart Pride High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Pecos
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Gr: 8-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Luling High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
218 E Travis
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2458
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Gr: 5-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Lockhart High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Lion Country Dr
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0300
Gr: 8-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Lea School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6910 Hwy 80
Prairie Lea, TX 78661
(512) 488-2328
Gr: PK-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Caldwell County, TX

Caldwell County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp Comanche (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5299 S Hwy 183
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 232-1872
Gr: K-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
419 Bois D Arc St
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0170
Gr: 9
118 Bowie
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-2223
Gr: PK-1 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Pegasus (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 120
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 398-0130
Pegasus Campus (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
896 Robin Ranch Rd
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Gr: 4-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
102 West Newton
Luling, TX 78648
(830) 875-5319
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Caldwell County, TX include Lockhart Pride High School, Luling High School and Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Caldwell County?
5 public high schools are located in Caldwell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell County?
Caldwell County public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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