For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,804 students in Austin County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 330 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Austin County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Austin County, TX are Brazos High School, Sealy Elementary School and Brazos Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Austin County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Austin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Austin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brazos High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16621 Hwy 36 S
Wallis, TX 77485
(979) 478-6832
Wallis, TX 77485
(979) 478-6832
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
Sealy Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
723 Fm 2187
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3852
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3852
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
Brazos Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
702 Educators Ln
Wallis, TX 77485
(979) 478-6814
Wallis, TX 77485
(979) 478-6814
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #44.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7453 Ernst Pkwy
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 357-2595
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 357-2595
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Sealy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2372 Championship Dr
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3515
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3515
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #66.
Bellville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 Schumann Rd
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-3681
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-3681
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #77.
Bellville J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 S Tesch
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5966
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5966
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #88.
Selman Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1741 Hwy 90 W
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-6659
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-6659
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #99.
Sealy J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
939 Tiger Ln
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3292
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3292
Grades: 6-8
| 680 students
Rank: #1010.
O'bryant Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
413 S Tesch
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5907
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-5907
Grades: PK-3
| 554 students
Rank: #1111.
O'bryant Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Tesch
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-3671
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-3671
Grades: 4-5
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Spicer Alter Educational Center
Alternative School
822 W Meyer
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-7095
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-7095
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Austin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Paradigm Accelerated Charter School - Wallis (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6810 Guyler St
Wallis, TX 77485
(972) 478-6116
Wallis, TX 77485
(972) 478-6116
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Prairie Harbor Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7146 Hwy 60
Wallis, TX 77485
(979) 217-1581
Wallis, TX 77485
(979) 217-1581
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
939 Tiger Ln
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3852
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3852
Grades: 4-5
| 443 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Austin County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Austin County, TX include Brazos High School, Sealy Elementary School and Brazos Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Austin County?
12 public schools are located in Austin County.
What percentage of students in Austin County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Austin County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Austin County?
Austin County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Austin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Austin County include: Bellville J High School vs. Brazos Middle School, Bellville High School vs. Sealy High School, Sealy High School vs. Bellville High School
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