For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,653 students in Jones County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Jones County, TX are Anson High School, Oliver Elementary School and Lueders-avoca High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jones County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Anson High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1509 S Commercial
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2404
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2404
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 E Oliver
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-5713
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Lueders-avoca High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8762 Cr 604
Avoca, TX 79503
(325) 773-2785
Avoca, TX 79503
(325) 773-2785
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Rank: #44.
Stamford Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2651
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
Rank: #55.
Stamford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 183 students
Rank: #66.
Anson Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2771
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #77.
Lueders-avoca El/j High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Vandeventer St
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Grades: PK-8
| 77 students
Rank: #88.
Hawley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 First Strett
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2722
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2722
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #99.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
922 Ave M
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-3361
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-3361
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamlin Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N W 5th St
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3191
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3191
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
Rank: #1111.
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2721
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2721
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hamlin Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hawley Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Ave H
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2070
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hawley Center For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
210 Ave E
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2214
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2214
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
250 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 104 students
334 S Mcharg
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Grades: 4-6
| 171 students
Wetherbee High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jones County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Jones County, TX include Anson High School, Oliver Elementary School and Lueders-avoca High School.
How many public schools are located in Jones County?
14 public schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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