Best Schools in Brown County, TX
Brown County, TX has 28 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 7,084 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Brown County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Brown County, TX
The top high schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Early Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
2. Cross Plains H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Plains Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 168 Students
3. Premier H S Of Comanche/early
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 90 Students
4. Brownwood H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownwood Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 971 Students
5. Bangs H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangs Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
6. May H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
May Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 134 Students
7. Rising Star H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rising Star Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 89 Students
8. Brownwood Accelerated H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownwood Isd • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 15 Students
9. Mullin Oaks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mullin Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 40 Students
Best Middle Schools in Brown County, TX
The top middle schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brownwood Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownwood Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 485 Students
2. Bangs Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangs Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
3. Early Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Early Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 272 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Brown County, TX
The top elementary schools in Brown County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cross Plains El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cross Plains Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 209 Students
2. East El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownwood Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 316 Students
3. Early El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Early Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 255 Students
4. Woodland Heights El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownwood Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
5. Coggin El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownwood Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 708 Students
6. J B Stephens El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bangs Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
7. May El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
May Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 120 Students
8. Northwest El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownwood Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 460 Students
9. Rising Star El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rising Star Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 94 Students
10. Early Pri
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Early Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Brown County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Brown County, TX has a total population of 38,095 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Brown County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Brown County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
35.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
29.84 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Brown County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Brown County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Brown County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Brown County, TX
How many schools are in Brown County, TX?
Brown County, TX has 28 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 7,084 students in total.
How do schools in Brown County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in Brown County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Brown County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Brown County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Brown County
7 places in Brown County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (4)
- Brownwood Isd (6 schools)
- Brookesmith Isd (5 schools)
- Early Isd (4 schools)
- Bangs Isd (3 schools)