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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Harrison County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 28,926 students in Harrison County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 242 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Harrison County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, TX are Sam Houston Elementary School, Elysian Fields Middle School and Harleton J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Harrison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2905 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8770
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Elysian Fields Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2450 Fm 451
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Harleton J High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17240 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-3010
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Hallsville J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
#1 Bobcat Ln
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Hallsville Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 Waldron Ferry Rd
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 5-6 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Hallsville High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
616 Cal Young Rd
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Hallsville North Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 Billie Martin Pkwy
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: PK-4 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Harleton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17240 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-4092
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Elysian Fields Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
565 Fm 451
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Elysian Fields High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Fm 451
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Hallsville East Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
420 Galilee Rd
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: PK-4 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Harleton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17000 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-2711
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Wm B Travis Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Carolanne
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8780
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
Waskom Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 School Ave
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
Waskom High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
980 School Ave
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Marshall J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2710 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1717.
Waskom Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 School Ave
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
655 Fason St
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1919.
Texas Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3714 E End Blvd S
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-4109
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Jasper
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8880
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2121.
Texas Virtual Academy At Hallsville
Alternative School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Willow St
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 3-12 | 19,731 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
Marshall High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Maverick Dr
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2323.
Price T Young Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Sanford
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2424.
Marshall Early Graduation School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 Evans St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Gr: 8-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Hallsville Daep
Alternative School
#1 Bobcat Ln
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hallsville West Elementary School
2000 E Loop 281
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: PK-4 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Ech Center
1600 Meadows St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8790
Gr: PK | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Harrison County, TX include Sam Houston Elementary School, Elysian Fields Middle School and Harleton J High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrison County?
29 public schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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