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Best Houston County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,081 students in Houston County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Houston County, TX are Latexo High School, Kennard Isd and Lovelady Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Houston County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latexo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lovelady Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lovelady J H High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7636
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Latexo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Gr: PK-6 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Grapeland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
796 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Grapeland J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
116 W Myrtle
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Grapeland High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
318 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Crockett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1010.
Crockett J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 1-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
1300 Martin Luther King Blvd
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: PK-K | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Houston County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Houston County, TX include Latexo High School, Kennard Isd and Lovelady Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houston County?
12 public schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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