The recent decision by the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) to close seven campuses before the next school year is already reshaping the district’s educational landscape. While the closures primarily affect elementary and middle schools, the ripple effects are being felt at the high school level as attendance boundaries shift and student populations change.
Although no high schools are scheduled to close, rezoning and middle school consolidations mean many students will now attend different campuses than originally expected. As a result, some CCISD high schools are projected to grow, while others may see enrollment declines.
High School Attendance Zones Changing in 2026–27
CCISD has finalized the adjustments to high school boundaries for the 2026–27 school year. These changes stem mainly from middle school closures and rezoning decisions approved by the school board. However, officials caution that actual enrollment numbers may differ due to transfers, family relocations, and students choosing educational options outside the district.
Importantly, these enrollment shifts could eventually affect athletic and extracurricular competition. University Interscholastic League (UIL) conferences are determined by enrollment size, but classifications for the 2026–27 and 2027–28 school years are already set. The next UIL realignment will not occur until the 2028–29 school year, giving the district time to adjust.
Moody and Miller High Schools: A Shift in Balance
The closure of Martin Middle School plays a central role in enrollment changes for Moody and Miller high schools. The district will assign students formerly zoned for Martin to Driscoll Middle School or South Park Middle School (Cunningham).
Because Driscoll feeds into Miller High School and Cunningham feeds into Moody High School, Moody’s projected enrollment gains, while Miller’s declines.
District projections presented in November estimate that Miller High School could lose approximately 285 students. Currently classified as 4A, Miller already enrolls fewer students than the number zoned to attend.
Meanwhile, Moody High School could gain about 197 students. Moody is also classified as 4A but already enrolls more students than the number zoned to the campus. If projections hold, Moody’s enrollment could reach the threshold typically associated with 5A schools, though official UIL reclassification would not occur until 2028–29.
Ray and Carroll High Schools: Enrollment Realignment
Ray and Carroll high schools will also experience changes tied to middle school closures, particularly the shutdown of Browne Middle School. Students in the area bounded by Kostoryz Road, South Padre Island Drive, Everhart Road, and Holly Road will now attend Hamlin Middle School, which feeds into Ray High School rather than Carroll.
As a result, projections show Ray High School will grow while Carroll High School will decline. Ray is currently classified as 5A with an enrollment exceeding 1,400 students. District projections suggest Ray could reach 1,724 students—still well below the cutoff for 6A classification.
Carroll High School, also classified as 5A, currently enrolls about 1,900 students. Projections indicate it could drop to around 1,699, remaining comfortably within the 5A range. Notably, Carroll High School already enrolls fewer students than the number zoned for the campus.
King, Veterans Memorial, and Districtwide Campuses
The consolidations will not affect all high schools. Rezoning changes will not directly affect King High School and Veterans Memorial High School.
Veterans Memorial High School remains classified as 5A, with enrollment close to 2,000 students. This year, it enrolled slightly more students than its zoned population. King High School, classified as 4A, enrolls about 400 fewer students than its zoned capacity.
Other campuses—including Collegiate, Branch, and Cole high schools—draw students from across the district and do not operate under traditional attendance zones. Therefore, their enrollments are less influenced by rezoning decisions.
Looking Ahead
All enrollment figures are based on student counts as of Oct. 31, 2025, the official snapshot date used by the Texas Education Agency. While projections provide a useful planning tool, district leaders emphasize that enrollment patterns may continue to evolve.
As CCISD navigates these changes, families, educators, and students will closely monitor the impact on academics, athletics, and campus culture.