Top 10 Best Houston County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,062 students in Houston County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, TX are Latexo High School, Lovelady J H High School and Lovelady Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Houston County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Latexo High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Lovelady J H High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7636
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Lovelady Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Crockett High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Kennard Isd
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #66.
Grapeland High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
318 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #77.
Latexo Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Grades: PK-6
| 278 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Grapeland Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
796 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Grapeland J High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 W Myrtle
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #1010.
Crockett J High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #1111.
Crockett Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 1-5
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Martin Luther King Blvd
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: PK-K
| 151 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Houston County, TX

Houston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
S Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Grades: 1-11
| 14 students
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
1500 W Austin St
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Houston County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Houston County, TX include Latexo High School, Lovelady J H High School and Lovelady Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houston County, TX?
12 public schools are located in Houston County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County, TX?
Houston County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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