For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 497 students in Detroit, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Detroit, TX are Detroit J High School, Detroit Elementary School and Detroit High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Detroit, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 82
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Detroit High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Detroit, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 E Garner
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Detroit, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Detroit, TX include Detroit J High School, Detroit Elementary School and Detroit High School.
How many public schools are located in Detroit?
3 public schools are located in Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit?
Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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