For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,358 students in Brooks County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Brooks County, TX are La Gloria Elementary School, Falfurrias High School and Falfurrias J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooks County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brooks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brooks County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
182 E County Rd 401
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Falfurrias High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Jersey Dr
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Falfurrias J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 S Center St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Falfurrias Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 3-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 1-2 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
200 W Bennett St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Brooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Business Hwy 281
Encino, TX 78353
(361) 568-3375
Encino, TX 78353
(361) 568-3375
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brooks County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Brooks County, TX include La Gloria Elementary School, Falfurrias High School and Falfurrias J High School.
How many public schools are located in Brooks County?
6 public schools are located in Brooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooks County?
Brooks County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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