Best Washington County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,782 students in Washington County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, TX are Burton High School and Brenham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Washington County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brenham High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Washington County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
917 N Main
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Brenham High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,560 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Washington County, TX

Washington County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
711 East Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3700
Gr: 5-8
1301 South Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Gr: 12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Five Oaks (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
711 Mansfield
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3700
Gr: 3-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Pride Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1301 S Market
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-3890
Gr: 9-12
1301 S Maket St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 76%
1301 S Market St
Brenham, TX 77833
(979) 277-6500
Gr: 6 | 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Washington County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Washington County, TX include Burton High School and Brenham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
2 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Burton High School vs. Brenham High School, Brenham High School vs. Burton High School

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