For the 2025 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 41,303 students in Kaufman County, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 544 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Kaufman County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Kaufman County, TX are Tool Elementary School, Global Leadership Academy and Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kaufman County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kaufman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tool Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Tool Dr
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Global Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-5796
Gr: K-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10835 Walnut Ln
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4325
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4325
Gr: K-4 | 637 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Linda Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2186 Trophy Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Forney, TX 75126
(214) 771-4910
Gr: PK-6 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Warren Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
811 S Bois D Arc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4250
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4250
Gr: 7-8 | 927 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 Harbor Point Rd
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1360
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1360
Gr: PK-4 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Claybon Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1011 Fm 741
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4305
Gr: K-4 | 553 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Scurry-rosser Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10729 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: 4-8 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Henderson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12755 Fm 1641
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4320
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1010.
Mabank J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 W Mason
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1670
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1670
Gr: 7-8 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Rhea Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Monitor Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4360
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4360
Gr: 5-6 | 846 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
J W Monday Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 S Madison St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Gr: 1-5 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1313.
Forney High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Fm 741 S
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1414.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19119 E Us Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1380
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1380
Gr: PK-4 | 711 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Lucille Nash Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Gr: 1-5 | 636 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1616.
Scurry-rosser Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9511 Silver Creek Dr
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: PK-3 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Norman J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 951 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1919.
Scurry-rosser High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8321 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2020.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2121.
Criswell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Hwy 740 N
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4310
Gr: K-4 | 891 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2401 Concord Dr
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4300
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4300
Gr: K-4 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2323.
Kemp Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Old Us 40
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1403
Gr: 3-5 | 429 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Barbara Walker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4060 Abbey Rd
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6030
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6030
Gr: PK-6 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
Nola Kathryn Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Meadowcreek
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6040
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6040
Gr: PK-6 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2626.
Brown Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Windmill Farms Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4260
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4260
Gr: 7-8 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
651 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4270
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4270
Gr: 7-8 | 993 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mabank High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18786 E Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
109 Paschal Blvd
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1340
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1340
Gr: PK-4 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3030.
Crandall Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Fletcher Rd
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Gr: 7-8 | 1,036 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3131.
Rhodes I.s.
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
775 Innovation Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4370
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4370
Gr: 5-6 | 985 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Noble Reed
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Wildcat Trail
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
Mabank Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
513 N 3rd St
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1640
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1640
Gr: 5-6 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3434.
J R Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Royal Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Gr: 1-5 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3535.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Bois Darc
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4330
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4330
Gr: K-4 | 805 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Kaufman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: 1-2 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Legacy Park Preparatory (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
603 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Gr: 5-8 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Gr: 5-6 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
905 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Gr: 1-2 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1501 Royal
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Gr: 3-4 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Scurry-rosser Alter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10705 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Kaufman County, TX include Tool Elementary School, Global Leadership Academy and Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kaufman County?
65 public schools are located in Kaufman County.
What percentage of students in Kaufman County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Kaufman County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kaufman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kaufman County include: North Forney High School vs. Forney High School, Brown Middle School vs. Warren Middle School, Warren Middle School vs. Brown Middle School
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