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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Orange County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 15,707 students in Orange County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 432 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Orange County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Orange County, TX are Bridge City Intermediate School, Orangefield Elementary School and Bridge City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Orange County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridge City Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1029 W Round Bunch Rd
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 792-8800
Gr: 3-5 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Orangefield Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10288 Fm 105
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-5346
Gr: PK-5 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Bridge City Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Bower Dr
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Orangefield High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10058 Fm 105
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-3851
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Orangefield J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7745 Sandbar Rd
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-6737
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Vidor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Old Hwy 90 E
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8834
Gr: PK-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Vidor Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 Hwy 12
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8882
Gr: 5-6 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Vidor J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
945 N Tram Rd
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8970
Gr: 7-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Deweyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
43200 State Hwy 87 S
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2681
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Forest Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 Hwy 12
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8864
Gr: PK-4 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
Bridge City High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2690 Texas Ave
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Little Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5723 Meeks Dr
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-2838
Gr: PK-3 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Vidor High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Orange St
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,175 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Little Cypress J High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6765 F M 1130
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Deweyville High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
171 Hwy 12 W
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Mauriceville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
19952 F M 1130
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 745-3970
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Pine Forest Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4150 N Main
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8805
Gr: PK-4 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Little Cypress Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Allie Payne
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-4245
Gr: 4-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1919.
Mauriceville Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20040 F M 1130
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 745-1615
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7327 N Hwy 87
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-5821
Gr: 9-12 | 1,001 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2121.
West Orange-stark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 W Green Ave
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5520
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
West Orange-stark Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Martin Luther King
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5630
Gr: K-5 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
West Orange-stark High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Newton St
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge City Elementary School
1035 W Roundbunch Rd
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-0900
Gr: PK-2 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
M B North E C Lrn Center
801 Cordrey
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5434
Gr: PK | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Vidor Jjaep
Alternative School
1255 N Main St
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8700
Gr: 8 | 1 student

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Orange County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Orange County, TX include Bridge City Intermediate School, Orangefield Elementary School and Bridge City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Orange County?
26 public schools are located in Orange County.
What percentage of students in Orange County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Orange County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?

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