For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,559 students in Walker County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 928 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Walker County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Walker County, TX are Sam Houston State University Charter School, New Waverly Elementary School and New Waverly Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walker County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston State University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22801 Aldine Westfield Rd
Huntsville, TX 77341
(936) 294-1103
Huntsville, TX 77341
(936) 294-1103
Grades: K-6
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
New Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
Grades: PK-3
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
New Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Clara Rudd Ln
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
New Waverly J High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 Front St
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Samuel Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1641 7th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Grades: K-4
| 437 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
87 Mlk Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Grades: K-4
| 601 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Scott Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy 190 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Grades: K-4
| 559 students
Rank: #99.
Mance Park Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
828 9th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 882 students
Rank: #1010.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Boettcher Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Grades: K-4
| 531 students
Rank: #1111.
Huntsville Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
431 Hwy 190 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6500
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6500
Grades: 5-6
| 831 students
Rank: #1212.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
143 Forest Service Rd 233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1313.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 F M 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,847 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 19th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6550
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6550
Grades: PK
| 301 students
Walker County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1010 8th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
Huntsville Transitional Discipline Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2699
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2699
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Premier H S Of Huntsville High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2407 A Sam Houston Ave
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-0203
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-0203
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
515 Fm 2821 East
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Grades: 9
| 103 students
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Grades: 3-5
| 1,026 students
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Grades: 9-12
| 2,183 students
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 2,120 students
Westmoreland Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2535
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2535
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walker County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Walker County, TX include Sam Houston State University Charter School, New Waverly Elementary School and New Waverly Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Walker County?
14 public schools are located in Walker County.
What percentage of students in Walker County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Walker County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Walker County include: New Waverly High School vs. Huntsville High School, Huntsville High School vs. New Waverly High School, Samuel Houston Elementary School vs. Scott Johnson Elementary School
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