For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,368 students in Tyler County, TX (there are , serving 43 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Tyler County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Tyler County, TX are Chester High School, Colmesneil Jh/hs and Fred Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tyler County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tyler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tyler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Chester High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
273 Yellowjacket Dr
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2353
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2353
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colmesneil Jh/hs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 W Elder
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fred Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 County Rd 4650
Fred, TX 77616
(409) 429-3240
Fred, TX 77616
(409) 429-3240
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Spurger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12212 Fm 92
Spurger, TX 77660
(409) 429-3464
Spurger, TX 77660
(409) 429-3464
Grades: PK-6
| 219 students
Rank: #55.
Warren J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
395 Fm 3290 S
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2241
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #66.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
273 Yellowjacket Dr
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2211
Chester, TX 75936
(936) 969-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 71 students
Rank: #77.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
307 Fm 3290 S
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2247
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2247
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #88.
Warren High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 Fm 3290 S
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2243
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2243
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Colmesneil Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 W Elder
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodville Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Charlton St
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-2549
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-2549
Grades: 3-5
| 276 students
Rank: #1111.
Spurger High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12212 Fm 92 S
Spurger, TX 77660
(409) 429-3464
Spurger, TX 77660
(409) 429-3464
Grades: 7-12
| 149 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Eagle Dr
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-7109
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-7109
Grades: 6-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1313.
Woodville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Eagle Dr
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-3714
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-3714
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
306 Kirby Dr
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-2452
Woodville, TX 75979
(409) 283-2452
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
Tyler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
610 West Elder
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5272
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5272
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Warren Jjaep (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
375 Fm 3290 S
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2241
Warren, TX 77664
(409) 547-2241
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tyler County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Tyler County, TX include Chester High School, Colmesneil Jh/hs and Fred Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tyler County?
14 public schools are located in Tyler County.
What percentage of students in Tyler County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Tyler County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tyler County?
Tyler County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tyler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tyler County include: Woodville High School vs. Warren High School, Warren High School vs. Woodville High School, Woodville Elementary School vs. Colmesneil Elementary School
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