Top 10 Best Leon County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,319 students in Leon County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Buffalo High School and Centerville Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Leon County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1724 N Buffalo Ave
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Grades: 7-12
| 329 students
Rank: #44.
Normangee High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #55.
Leon Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1425
Grades: PK-6
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Buffalo J High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
335 Bison Trl
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Grades: 3-8
| 399 students
Rank: #77.
Normangee Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #88.
Normangee Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
116 Spur Three
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #99.
Centerville Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
346 Church St
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2235
Grades: PK-6
| 386 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oakwood Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oakwood High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Grades: 7-12
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 E Commerce
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Grades: PK-2
| 313 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Leon County, TX

Leon County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Leon County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Buffalo High School and Centerville Jr-sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Leon County, TX?
12 public schools are located in Leon County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County, TX?
Leon County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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