For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,361 students in Milam County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 160 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Milam County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Milam County, TX are Milano Elementary School, Milano High School and Gause Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milam County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Milam County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Milam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milano Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 N 5th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-2062
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-2062
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Milano High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-9333
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-9333
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 College
Gause, TX 77857
(979) 279-5891
Gause, TX 77857
(979) 279-5891
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Rank: #44.
Thorndale High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #55.
Rockdale Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1338 W Us Hwy 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Grades: 2-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Milano J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-6701
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #77.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: #88.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Grades: 3-5
| 307 students
Rank: #99.
Thorndale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2912
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2912
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1010.
Rockdale J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
814 Bushdale Rd
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1111.
Thorndale Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #1212.
Cameron Yoe High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 E 12th St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #1313.
Rockdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Childress
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #1414.
Buckholts School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1515.
Rockdale Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
696 N Fm 487
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 E 21st St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Grades: PK-2
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 W Belton Ave
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Grades: PK-1
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Milam County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Milam County, TX include Milano Elementary School, Milano High School and Gause Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Milam County?
17 public schools are located in Milam County.
What percentage of students in Milam County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Milam County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milam County?
Milam County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Milam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Milam County include: Rockdale Elementary School vs. Milano Elementary School, Milano Elementary School vs. Rockdale Elementary School, Rockdale High School vs. Milano High School
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