For the 2025 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 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Lovelady Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7832
Grades: PK-6
| 266 students
Rank: #44.
Lovelady J H High School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Grapeland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
796 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #66.
Grapeland High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
318 N Olive
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-4661
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #77.
Latexo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #88.
Grapeland J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 W Myrtle
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #99.
Crockett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
Crockett J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #1111.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 1-5
| 400 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Martin Luther King Blvd
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crockett Alternative Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
S Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Grades: 1-11
| 14 students
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
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Serenity Place Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
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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