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Best Walker County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,559 students in Walker County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 961 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Walker County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Walker County, TX are Sam Houston State University Charter School, New Waverly Elementary School and New Waverly Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker 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 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Walker County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston State University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22801 Aldine Westfield Rd
Huntsville, TX 77341
(936) 294-1103
Gr: K-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
New Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
New Waverly Intermediate School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
335 Fm 1375 W
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6601
Gr: 4-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
New Waverly J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 Front St
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Texas Online Preparatory Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 2,050 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Texas Online Preparatory High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Gr: 9-12 | 2,228 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
New Waverly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6451
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Samuel Houston Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1641 7th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Scott Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
431 Hwy 190 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Huntsville Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
87 Mlk Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-2685
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Mance Park Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
828 9th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,298 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Texas Online Preparatory Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Fm 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6306
Gr: 3-5 | 646 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1313.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Boettcher Dr
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Forest Service Rd #233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Huntsville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
650 F M 2821 E
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 435-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,882 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Walker County, TX?
How many public schools are located in Walker County?
14 public schools are located in Walker County.
What percentage of students in Walker County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Walker County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Walker County are often viewed compared to one another?

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