For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 669 students in Valley Mills, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Mills, TX are Valley Mills Elementary School, Valley Mills J High School and Valley Mills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valley Mills, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Valley Mills have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Valley Mills, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 W Ave C
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5526
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5526
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Valley Mills J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy # 6 & # 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Valley Mills High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy # 6 & # 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Valley Mills, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mclennan County Challenge Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
One Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5210
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5210
Valley Mills Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
One Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5210
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5210
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Valley Mills, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Valley Mills, TX include Valley Mills Elementary School, Valley Mills J High School and Valley Mills High School.
How many public schools are located in Valley Mills?
3 public schools are located in Valley Mills.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Mills?
Valley Mills public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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