For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,292 students in Houston County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston County, TX are Latexo High School, Kennard Isd and Lovelady J H High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Houston County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crockett High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Houston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latexo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lovelady J H High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7636
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7636
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Grapeland High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-4661
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Crockett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Houston County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Houston County, TX include Latexo High School, Kennard Isd and Lovelady J H High School.
How many public high schools are located in Houston County?
5 public high schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Houston County include: Grapeland High School vs. Crockett High School, Crockett High School vs. Grapeland High School
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