For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,778 students in Fayette County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 332 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Fayette County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, TX are Round Top-carmine High School, Flatonia Secondary and Flatonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fayette County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Round Top-carmine High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
378 Centennial St
Carmine, TX 78932
(979) 966-6118
Carmine, TX 78932
(979) 966-6118
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Flatonia Secondary
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 4th St
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Grades: 6-12
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Flatonia Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 4th St
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2947
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2947
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Rank: #44.
Round Top-carmine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
608 N Washington
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 966-6116
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 966-6116
Grades: PK-6
| 128 students
Rank: #55.
Fayetteville Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
618 Rusk St
Fayetteville, TX 78940
(979) 378-4242
Fayetteville, TX 78940
(979) 378-4242
Grades: PK-12
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
La Grange Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
640 E Eblin
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4747
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4747
Grades: 7-8
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4110 Fm 609
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Grades: 4-10
| 5 students
Rank: #88.
La Grange High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 S Vail
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4800
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 612 students
Rank: #99.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Jackson St
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4100
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4100
Grades: PK-6
| 1,004 students
Rank: #1010.
Schulenburg Secondary
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 College St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3605
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3605
Grades: 6-12
| 393 students
Rank: #1111.
Schulenburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Bucek St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4221
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
618 Rusk St
Fayetteville, TX 78940
(979) 378-4242
Fayetteville, TX 78940
(979) 378-4242
Grades: K-5
| 78 students
631 E Milam St
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4100
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4100
Grades: PK-3
| 583 students
517 N St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4864
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4864
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
test124 High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
10012 Norwalk Blvd # 120
La Grange, TX 78945
(785) 687-5897
La Grange, TX 78945
(785) 687-5897
Grades: 7-12
| 220 students
Testing 10 School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
10012 Norwalk Blvd # 120
La Grange, TX 78945
(859) 674-1236
La Grange, TX 78945
(859) 674-1236
Grades: 10-12
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fayette County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, TX include Round Top-carmine High School, Flatonia Secondary and Flatonia Elementary School. Fayette County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
11 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Fayette County include: Round Top-carmine High School vs. La Grange High School, Fayetteville Schools vs. La Grange High School, Fayetteville Schools vs. Flatonia Elementary School
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