For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 11,867 students in Kaufman County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX are Forney High School, Kaufman High School and Scurry-rosser High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaufman County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Kaufman County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Kaufman County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kaufman High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kaufman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forney High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Fm 741 S
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,351 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 1,321 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Scurry-rosser High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8321 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Mabank High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18786 E Hwy 175
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Mabank, TX 75147
(903) 880-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,150 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Crandall Compass Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Lewis St
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6100
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6100
Gr: 10-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Crandall High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13385 Fm 3039
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6150
Crandall, TX 75114
(972) 427-6150
Gr: 8-12 | 1,819 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
North Forney High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6170 N Mason Blvd
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4210
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4210
Gr: 9-12 | 2,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Kemp High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 State Hwy 274
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1401
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Terrell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Poetry Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7525
Gr: 9-12 | 1,467 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Terrell Alternative Education Center/phoenix School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 W College St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-6319
Gr: 10-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
600 S Bois D Arc St
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4150
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Forney Virtual Academy
Alternative School
309 S Bois D Arc St
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Forney, TX 75126
(469) 762-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemp Alternative
Alternative School
204 W 17th St
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 498-1400
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Kaufman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: 1-2 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Legacy Park Preparatory (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
603 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3814
Gr: 5-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Gr: 5-6 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
905 S Madison
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Gr: 1-2 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
1501 Royal
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Gr: 3-4 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Scurry-rosser Alter (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10705 S State Hwy 34
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Scurry, TX 75158
(972) 452-8823
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Kaufman County, TX include Forney High School, Kaufman High School and Scurry-rosser High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kaufman County?
15 public high schools are located in Kaufman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kaufman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kaufman County include: North Forney High School vs. Forney High School, Forney High School vs. North Forney High School, Crandall High School vs. Kaufman High School
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