For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,081 students in Houston County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Houston County, TX are Latexo High School, Kennard Isd and Lovelady Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Houston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Latexo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Gr: PK-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lovelady Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lovelady J H High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7636
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7636
Gr: 7-12 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Latexo Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Grapeland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
796 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Grapeland J High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 W Myrtle
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Grapeland High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
318 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-4661
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Crockett High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Crockett J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 1-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Martin Luther King Blvd
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: PK-K | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crockett Alternative Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
S Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Gr: 1-11 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Davy Crockett Regional Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 4-12
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Pineywoods Aec Of Choice Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1500 W Austin St
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-2125
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Serenity Place Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Houston County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Houston County, TX include Latexo High School, Kennard Isd and Lovelady Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Houston County?
12 public schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Houston County include: Grapeland High School vs. Crockett High School, Crockett High School vs. Grapeland High School, Early Childhood Center vs. Kennard Isd
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