For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,107 students in Burleson County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Burleson County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Burleson County, TX are Caldwell High School, Caldwell J High School and Caldwell Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burleson County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burleson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burleson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caldwell High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 County Rd 307
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
765 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Gr: 7-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
763 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Gr: 4-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 W Alligator
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Gr: PK-3 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Snook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10110 Fm 2155
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Snook Secondary
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Fm 2155
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Gr: 6-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Somerville Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Gr: 5-7 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Somerville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Gr: 8-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Gr: PK-4 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Burleson County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Burleson County, TX include Caldwell High School, Caldwell J High School and Caldwell Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Burleson County?
9 public schools are located in Burleson County.
What percentage of students in Burleson County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Burleson County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Burleson County?
Burleson County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Burleson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Burleson County include: Somerville Elementary School vs. Caldwell Elementary School, Somerville Intermediate School vs. Caldwell J High School, Snook Elementary School vs. Caldwell Elementary School
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