For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,224 students in Lee County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 281 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lee County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, TX are Lexington Middle School, Giddings High School and Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Third St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Giddings High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2335 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8783 N Hwy 77
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 Fifth St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Giddings Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2335 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Giddings Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1402 E Industry St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Gr: PK-3 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Giddings Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Gr: 4-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Dime Box School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1027 Pvt Rd 2261
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Gr: 5-12 | 128 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Knox Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 389
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lee County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Lee County, TX include Lexington Middle School, Giddings High School and Lexington High School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
9 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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