For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,738 students in Rains County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Rains County, TX are Rains High School, Rains J High School and Rains Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rains County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Rains County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rains County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rains High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1755 W Us Hwy 69
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-2222
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Rains J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1751 W Us Hwy 69
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-2222
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Rains Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 Fm 3299
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-2222
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-2222
Gr: 3-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
372 Fm 3299
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-2222
Emory, TX 75440
(903) 473-2222
Gr: PK-2 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rains County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Rains County, TX include Rains High School, Rains J High School and Rains Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Rains County?
4 public schools are located in Rains County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rains County?
Rains County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rains County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rains County include: Rains J High School vs. Rains High School, Rains High School vs. Rains J High School, Rains High School vs. Rains Intermediate School
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