For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,683 students in Orange County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, TX are Orangefield High School, Bridge City High School and Vidor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Orange 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 Lit Cypr-mrceville High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Orange County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orangefield High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10058 Fm 105
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-3851
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-3851
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bridge City High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2690 Texas Ave
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Vidor High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Orange St
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8900
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Deweyville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
171 Hwy 12 W
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7327 N Hwy 87
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-5821
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-5821
Gr: 9-12 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
West Orange-stark High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Newton St
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5570
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Orange County, TX include Orangefield High School, Bridge City High School and Vidor High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
7 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Orange County include: West Orange-stark High School vs. Lit Cypr-mrceville High School, Orangefield High School vs. Lit Cypr-mrceville High School, Bridge City High School vs. Lit Cypr-mrceville High School
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