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Best Fayette County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,778 students in Fayette County, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 418 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Fayette County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%). Fayette County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, TX are Round Top-carmine High School, Flatonia Secondary and Flatonia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Round Top-carmine High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
378 Centennial St
Carmine, TX 78932
(979) 966-6118
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Flatonia Secondary
(Math: 81% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 4th St
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2941
Gr: 6-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Flatonia Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 4th St
Flatonia, TX 78941
(361) 865-2947
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Round Top-carmine Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
608 N Washington
Round Top, TX 78954
(979) 966-6116
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Fayetteville Schools
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
618 Rusk St
Fayetteville, TX 78940
(979) 378-4242
Gr: PK-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
La Grange Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
640 E Eblin
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4747
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
La Grange High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 S Vail
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
La Grange Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
315 S Jackson St
La Grange, TX 78945
(979) 968-4100
Gr: PK-6 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Schulenburg Secondary
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
503 College St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-3605
Gr: 6-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Schulenburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Bucek St
Schulenburg, TX 78956
(979) 743-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayette County, TX include Round Top-carmine High School, Flatonia Secondary and Flatonia Elementary School. Fayette County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Fayette County?
11 public schools are located in Fayette County.
What percentage of students in Fayette County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Fayette County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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