For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,536 students in Martin County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Martin County, TX are Grady School, Sands Cisd and Stanton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Martin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grady School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3011 State Hwy 176
Lenorah, TX 79749
(432) 459-2445
Lenorah, TX 79749
(432) 459-2445
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Sands Cisd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 First St
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Stanton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Gray St
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Stanton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Knooce St
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Gray St
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 218
Ackerly, TX 79713
(915) 353-4888
Ackerly, TX 79713
(915) 353-4888
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Martin County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Martin County, TX include Grady School, Sands Cisd and Stanton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Martin County?
5 public schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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