For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,670 students in Limestone County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Limestone County, TX are Coolidge Elementary School, Developmental Center and H O Whitehurst Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Limestone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Kirven St
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
H O Whitehurst Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Grades: PK-3
| 477 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mexia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1120 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4010
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
A B Mcbay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Grades: PK-2
| 529 students
Rank: #66.
Groesbeck Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Elwood Enge Dr
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
Rank: #77.
Enge-washington Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Grades: 4-6
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Kirven
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
Rank: #99.
Groesbeck High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #1010.
Mexia J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #1111.
R Q Sims Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
Limestone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
701 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
819 W Trinity
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Grades: 4-12
| 4 students
P O Box 2000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-5507
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-5507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mexia School Of Choice (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
616 North Red River St
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Limestone County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Limestone County, TX include Coolidge Elementary School, Developmental Center and H O Whitehurst Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Limestone County?
11 public schools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Limestone County include: A B Mcbay Elementary School vs. Coolidge Elementary School, Coolidge Elementary School vs. A B Mcbay Elementary School, H O Whitehurst Elementary School vs. A B Mcbay Elementary School
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