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Top 3 Best Gillespie County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 38% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gillespie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Gillespie County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
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 (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harper High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Fredericksburg High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1107 Hwy 16 S
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7551
Grades: 9-12
| 1,024 students
Rank: #33.
Gillespie County High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 S Adams
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-4598
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students

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: Fredericksburg High School vs. Harper High School

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