For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,234 students in Refugio County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Refugio County, TX are Austwell-tivoli Elementary School, Woodsboro Elementary School and Refugio High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Refugio 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 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Refugio County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Refugio County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austwell-tivoli Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
207 Redfish St
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3212
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3212
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Woodsboro Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 Myrtle St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Refugio High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2344
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Refugio J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Rank: #55.
Woodsboro High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 Kasten St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(361) 543-4518
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Refugio Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Crockett St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-4844
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #77.
Austwell-tivoli High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Redfish St
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Tivoli, TX 77990
(361) 286-3582
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Refugio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Refugio, TX 78377
(361) 526-2434
Grades: 5-8
| 253 students
704 Locke St
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Woodsboro, TX 78393
(512) 543-4622
Grades: 6-8
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Refugio County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Refugio County, TX include Austwell-tivoli Elementary School, Woodsboro Elementary School and Refugio High School.
How many public schools are located in Refugio County?
7 public schools are located in Refugio County.
What is the racial composition of students in Refugio County?
Refugio County public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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