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Best DeWitt County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,815 students in DeWitt County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in DeWitt County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in DeWitt County, TX are Westhoff Elementary School, Meyersville Elementary School and Nordheim School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
DeWitt County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in DeWitt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in DeWitt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Meyersville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1897 Meyersville Rd
Meyersville, TX 77974
(361) 275-3639
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Nordheim School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 N Broadway
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 Industrial Blvd
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 2-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Cuero High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Yorktown Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Yorktown J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Yorktown High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
J C French Elementary School
611 E Prairie
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Gr: PK-1 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in DeWitt County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in DeWitt County, TX include Westhoff Elementary School, Meyersville Elementary School and Nordheim School.
How many public schools are located in DeWitt County?
10 public schools are located in DeWitt County.
What percentage of students in DeWitt County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in DeWitt County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt County?
DeWitt County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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