Top 10 Best Kaufman County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 11,944 students in Kaufman County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX are Forney High School, Scurry-rosser High School and Mabank J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kaufman County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Kaufman County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crandall High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Kaufman County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forney High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1800 Fm 741 S
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,008 students
Rank: #22.
Scurry-rosser High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8321 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Grades: 9-12
| 358 students
Rank: #33.
Mabank J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
822 W Mason
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1670
Grades: 7-9
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Mabank High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18786 E Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,019 students
Rank: #55.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #66.
Crandall High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13385 Fm 3039
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,529 students
Rank: #77.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #88.
North Forney High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6170 N Mason Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4210
Grades: 9-12
| 2,291 students
Rank: #99.
Kemp High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 State Hwy 274
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #1010.
Norman J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Grades: 6-9
| 978 students
Rank: #1111.
Terrell High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Grades: 9-12
| 1,401 students
Rank: #1212.
Crandall Compass Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Lewis St
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6100
Grades: 10-12
| 45 students
Rank: #1313.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Grades: 3-12
| 29 students
Rank: #1414.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Grades: 10-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kemp Alternative
Alternative School
204 W 17th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Grades: 11-12
| 8 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kaufman County, TX

Kaufman County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Grades: 1-2
| 664 students
Legacy Park Preparatory (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Charter School
603 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Grades: 5-8
| 41 students
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Grades: 5-6
| 596 students
822 W Market St
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Mabank Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
309 E Market St
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
905 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Grades: 1-2
| 512 students
1501 Royal
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Grades: 3-4
| 603 students
10705 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX include Forney High School, Scurry-rosser High School and Mabank J High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kaufman County, TX?
15 public high schools are located in Kaufman County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman County, TX?
Kaufman County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).

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