For the 2025 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 Elementary School and Caldwell J High 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 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Burleson County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Burleson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caldwell High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 County Rd 307
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 W Alligator
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2404
Grades: PK-3
| 644 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell J High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
765 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2402
Grades: 7-8
| 293 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
763 County Rd 300
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2403
Grades: 4-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Snook Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10110 Fm 2155
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #66.
Snook Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Fm 2155
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Grades: 6-12
| 301 students
Rank: #77.
Somerville Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Grades: 5-7
| 128 students
Rank: #88.
Somerville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
570 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Grades: 8-12
| 199 students
Rank: #99.
Somerville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 8th St
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1502
Grades: PK-4
| 209 students
Burleson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burleson County Alter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 21
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-9811
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-9811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Caldwell Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
203 N Gray
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2400
Caldwell, TX 77836
(979) 567-2400
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
10110 Fm 2155
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Snook, TX 77878
(979) 272-8307
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
715 Ave H
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1534
Grades: 8
| 1 students
715 Ave H
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1461
Somerville, TX 77879
(979) 596-1461
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
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 Elementary School and Caldwell J High 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 75% (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, Caldwell Elementary School vs. Somerville Elementary School, Snook Elementary School vs. Caldwell Elementary School
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