For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,425 students in Matagorda County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Matagorda County, TX are Tidehaven High School, Palacios Junior Senior High School and Van Vleck High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Matagorda County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Matagorda County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Matagorda County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tidehaven High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Matagorda County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tidehaven High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Fm 1095
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Elmaton, TX 77440
(979) 843-4310
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Palacios Junior Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Sh 35 Business W
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Palacios, TX 77465
(361) 972-2571
Gr: 6-12 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Van Vleck High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8980 Sh 35 N
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-4664
Van Vleck, TX 77482
(979) 245-4664
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Matagorda Isd
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Wightman St
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Matagorda, TX 77457
(979) 863-7693
Gr: PK-11 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Bay City High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 7th St
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Bay City, TX 77414
(979) 401-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Matagorda County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Matagorda County, TX include Tidehaven High School, Palacios Junior Senior High School and Van Vleck High School.
How many public high schools are located in Matagorda County?
5 public high schools are located in Matagorda County.
What is the racial composition of students in Matagorda County?
Matagorda County public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Matagorda County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Matagorda County include: Palacios Junior Senior High School vs. Tidehaven High School, Bay City High School vs. Tidehaven High School, Van Vleck High School vs. Bay City High School
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