For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 16,749 students in Walker County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,046 private students). 94% 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 Thomas Buzbee Vocational 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 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walker County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston State University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22801 Aldine Westfield Rd
Huntsville, TX 77341
(936) 294-1103
Huntsville, TX 77341
(936) 294-1103
Grades: K-6
| 432 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
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
143 Forest Service Rd 233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
New Waverly Int
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
Texas Online Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 3,202 students
Rank: #66.
Texas Online Preparatory High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Grades: 9-12
| 2,184 students
Rank: #77.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #88.
New Waverly J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Front St
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #99.
Texas Online Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Grades: 3-5
| 4,009 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
87 Mlk Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Grades: K-4
| 630 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Scott Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
603 Hwy 190 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Grades: K-4
| 616 students
Rank: #1212.
Huntsville Int
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
431 Hwy 190 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6500
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6500
Grades: 5-6
| 809 students
Rank: #1313.
Mance Park Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
828 9th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Grades: 7-8
| 897 students
Rank: #1414.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Boettcher Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Grades: K-4
| 443 students
Rank: #1515.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 F M 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,753 students
Rank: #1616.
Samuel Houston Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 7th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Grades: K-4
| 435 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 19th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6550
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6550
Grades: PK
| 314 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 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter 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
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 Thomas Buzbee Vocational School.
How many public schools are located in Walker County, TX?
17 public schools are located in Walker County, TX.
What percentage of students in Walker County, TX go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Walker County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County, TX?
Walker County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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