For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,533 students in Calhoun County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 112 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, TX are Port O Connor School, Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School and Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port O Connor School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 W Monroe St
Port O Connor, TX 77982
(361) 983-2341
Port O Connor, TX 77982
(361) 983-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 65 students
Rank: #22.
Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 N Commerce St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-5253
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1512 Jackson St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3317
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #44.
Seadrift School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 W Broadway
Seadrift, TX 77983
(361) 785-3511
Seadrift, TX 77983
(361) 785-3511
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Sandcrab Blvd
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3775
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #66.
Travis Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Nueces St
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-3784
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hope High School
Alternative School
900 N Virginia Rm 10
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hope Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 782-3573
Grades: 6-11
| 5 students
J J A E P High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
300 Alcoa Dr, #12
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
(361) 552-7084
Grades: 7-11
| 11 students
87 Wood St
Point Comfort, TX 77978
(361) 987-2212
Point Comfort, TX 77978
(361) 987-2212
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, TX include Port O Connor School, Harrison/jefferson/madison Elementary School and Jackson/roosevelt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
7 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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