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Best Tuscola Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,639 students in Tuscola, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Tuscola, TX are Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Jim Ned Middle School and Lawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscola, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tuscola have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Tuscola, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
665 Vine St
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 572-3533
Gr: PK-3 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Jim Ned Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9th & Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Gr: 7-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
318 Ave E
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 583-2256
Gr: PK-3 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Jim Ned High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9th & Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7755
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Jim Ned Intermediate School
4350 Hwy 83
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7035
Gr: 4-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Tuscola, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Tuscola, TX include Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Jim Ned Middle School and Lawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tuscola?
5 public schools are located in Tuscola.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola?
Tuscola public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

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