For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,267 students in Leon County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Centerville Jr-sr High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Leon County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo 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 38% 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 Leon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 N Buffalo Ave
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Normangee High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Leon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Centerville Jr-sr High School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leon County?
5 public high schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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