For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,460 students in Lavaca County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Lavaca County, TX are Moulton High School, Shiner High School and Ezzell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lavaca County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lavaca County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Lavaca County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Yoakum High School, with ≥95% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lavaca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Moulton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Pecan
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4691
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4691
Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shiner High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Cr 348
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Ezzell School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20500 Fm 531
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Hallettsville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Ridge St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Yoakum High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 Poth St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3442
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3442
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lavaca County, TX include Moulton High School, Shiner High School and Ezzell School.
How many public high schools are located in Lavaca County?
5 public high schools are located in Lavaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lavaca County?
Lavaca County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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