For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,245 students in Lee County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, TX are Giddings High School, Lexington High School and Dime Box School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Lee County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Giddings High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Lee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Giddings High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8783 N Hwy 77
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Dime Box School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Lone Star H S Southeast
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2261 James Turman Rd
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Knox Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 389
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lee County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, TX include Giddings High School, Lexington High School and Dime Box School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County?
4 public high schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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