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Best Public Schools in Milam County (2026)
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Best Milam County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,361 students in Milam County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 143 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Milam County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Milam County, TX are Milano Elementary School, Milano High School and Thorndale High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milam County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Milam County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Milam County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milano Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 N 5th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Milano High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-9333
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Thorndale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Gause Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 College
Gause, TX 77857
(979) 279-5891
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Milano J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Cameron Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2131
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Thorndale Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2670
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Thorndale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2912
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Rockdale Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1338 W Us Hwy 79
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6200
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Cameron Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E 22nd St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-2381
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Rockdale J High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
814 Bushdale Rd
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Cameron Yoe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
303 E 12th St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Rockdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Childress
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Buckholts School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Rockdale Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
696 N Fm 487
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Ben Milam Elementary School
1100 E 21st St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3641
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Rockdale Elementary School
625 W Belton Ave
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6030
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Milam County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Milam County, TX include Milano Elementary School, Milano High School and Thorndale High School.
How many public schools are located in Milam County?
17 public schools are located in Milam County.
What percentage of students in Milam County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Milam County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Milam County?
Milam County public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Milam County are often viewed compared to one another?

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