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Best Kaufman County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 11,867 students in Kaufman County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX are Forney High School, Kaufman High School and Scurry-rosser High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kaufman County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Kaufman County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kaufman High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Kaufman County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forney High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Fm 741 S
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,582 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Scurry-rosser High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8321 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Mabank High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18786 E Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Crandall High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
13385 Fm 3039
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #77.
North Forney High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6170 Falcon Way
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4210
Gr: 9-12 | 2,648 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Kemp High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 State Hwy 274
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Terrell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1111.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Gr: 10-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Basepoint Academy - Forney
Alternative School
Charter School
713 W Broad Street Ste 200
Forney, TX 75126
(254) 715-0208
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Forney Learning Academy
Alternative School
15640 Fm 548
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Forney Virtual Academy
Alternative School
309 S Bois D'arc St
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemp Alternative
Alternative School
220 State Hwy 274
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Gr: 10-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX include Forney High School, Kaufman High School and Scurry-rosser High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kaufman County?
15 public high schools are located in Kaufman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% 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 Kaufman County are often viewed compared to one another?

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