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Best Limestone County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,670 students in Limestone County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Limestone County, TX are Coolidge Elementary School, Developmental Center and A B Mcbay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Limestone County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coolidge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 Kirven St
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-2206
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Gr: 5-11 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
A B Mcbay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Groesbeck Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Elwood Enge Dr
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Gr: 7-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 Kirven
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mexia High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4010
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Groesbeck High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 N Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Enge-washington Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
803 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4103
Gr: 4-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
H O Whitehurst Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4104
Gr: PK-3 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Mexia J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Blackcat Dr
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
R Q Sims Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Gr: 3-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Limestone County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Limestone County, TX include Coolidge Elementary School, Developmental Center and A B Mcbay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Limestone County?
11 public schools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Limestone County are often viewed compared to one another?

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