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Best Schools in Barksdale, Texas

2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 2

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.1/10

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High · Nueces Canyon CISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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Top-Rated Schools in Barksdale

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Nueces Canyon Jh/hs	7.9 / 10	High	—	80th
2	Nueces Canyon EL	6.2 / 10	Elementary	—	46th

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Avg school rating: 7.1/10
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Owner-occupied homes: 100%

About Schools in Barksdale, Texas

Barksdale, Texas is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.1 out of 10, schools in Barksdale perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Barksdale is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs with a composite score of 7.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Barksdale is served by 1 school district: NUECES CANYON CISD. These districts collectively serve 239 students.

Barksdale's community shows 0% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 0.0%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Nueces Canyon EL 129 students · Pre-K–6th	129	Pre-K–6th	6.2

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Nueces Canyon Jh/hs 110 students · 7th–12th	110	7th–12th	7.9

Schools in Barksdale

Barksdale, Texas · 2 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Population

College Educated

Homeownership

100%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Community Profile

It is a community where 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 0.0% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 1
High: 1

Resources

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School District

NUECES CANYON CISD

2 schools · 239 students

Nearby Cities

Leakey (1 school)

16 mi

Rocksprings (1 school)

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35 mi

Bracketville (1 school)

35 mi

Knippa (1 school)

36 mi

Mountain Home (1 school)

38 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Barksdale, Texas

How many schools are in Barksdale, Texas?

Barksdale has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Barksdale, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Barksdale is 7.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Barksdale, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Barksdale on MySchoolScout is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs with a composite score of 7.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Barksdale, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Barksdale on MySchoolScout is Nueces Canyon EL with a composite score of 6.2/10.

What is the best high school in Barksdale, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Barksdale on MySchoolScout is Nueces Canyon Jh/hs with a composite score of 7.9/10.

How many school districts serve Barksdale, Texas?

Barksdale is served by 1 school district: Nueces Canyon CISD.

What is the education level in Barksdale, Texas?

According to Census data, 0% of adults in Barksdale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Barksdale, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Barksdale is 9.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Barksdale, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.