For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 927 students in Odem, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Odem, TX are Odem High School, Odem Intermediate School and Odem J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odem, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Odem have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Odem, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odem High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Odem Intermediate School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 3-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Odem J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Owl Square
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Odem, TX 78370
(361) 368-8121
Gr: PK-2 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Odem, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Odem, TX include Odem High School, Odem Intermediate School and Odem J High School.
How many public schools are located in Odem?
4 public schools are located in Odem.
What is the racial composition of students in Odem?
Odem public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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