For the 2023 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,684 students in Fayette County, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 418 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Fayette County, TX are Round Top-carmine High School, Flatonia Secondary and La Grange Middle 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 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% 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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Fayette County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Round Top-carmine High School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
378 Centennial St
Carmine, TX 78932
(979) 278-3252
Carmine, TX 78932
(979) 278-3252
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Flatonia Secondary
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 4th St
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Grades: 6-12
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
La Grange Middle School
Math: 59% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
650 E Travis
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4747
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4747
Grades: 7-8
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Flatonia Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 4th St
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2947
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2947
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
La Grange High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 S Vail
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4800
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Round Top-carmine Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
608 N Washington
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 249-3200
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 249-3200
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #77.
Whispering Hills Achievement Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4110 Fm 609
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Grades: 4-12
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Fayetteville Schools
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
618 Rusk St
Fayetteville, TX 78940
(979) 378-4242
Fayetteville, TX 78940
(979) 378-4242
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Rank: #99.
Schulenburg Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Bucek St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4221
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #1010.
Schulenburg Secondary
Math: 41% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
503 College St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3605
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3605
Grades: 6-12
| 398 students
Rank: #1111.
La Grange Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 34%
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
| 963 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
Charter School
Charter 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
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter 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 La Grange Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County, TX?
11 public schools are located in Fayette County, TX.
What percentage of students in Fayette County, TX go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County, TX?
Fayette County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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