Education

'Public schools have done very well'
At least one school in 4 of 5 area districts was rated 'exemplary'.
Newcomers to the Coastal Bend cannot go wrong with whatever school district they choose, according to one state school board representative. And for those who want to further their education, the area offers three accredited higher education campuses.

Area higher education facilities
Four schools offer a range of degrees and courses.Take Texas A&M-Corpus Christi for instance; located on its own 240-acre island, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi features modern classroom buildings, support facilities and student apartments. Surrounded by the waters of Corpus Christi and Oso bays, the campus of this four-year university is approximately 10 miles from downtown Corpus Christi.

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