Best Schools in Houston County, TX
Houston County, TX has 19 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,202 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Houston County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houston County, TX
The top high schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhart H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhart Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students
2. Lovelady J H H S
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Projected Test Scores
Lovelady Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 253 Students
3. Latexo H S
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Projected Test Scores
Latexo Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 199 Students
4. Groveton J H-h S
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Projected Test Scores
Groveton Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 428 Students
5. Grapeland H S
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Projected Test Scores
Grapeland Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 168 Students
6. Crockett H S
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Projected Test Scores
Crockett Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houston County, TX
The top middle schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhart Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhart Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 270 Students
2. Grapeland J H
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Grapeland Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 137 Students
3. Crockett J H
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Projected Test Scores
Crockett Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houston County, TX
The top elementary schools in Houston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elkhart Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkhart Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 282 Students
2. Grapeland El
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Grapeland Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
3. Groveton El
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Projected Test Scores
Groveton Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
4. Lovelady El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lovelady Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 285 Students
5. Latexo El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Latexo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 298 Students
6. Crockett El
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Crockett Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 399 Students
7. Elkhart El
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Projected Test Scores
Elkhart Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 327 Students
8. Early Childhood Ctr
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Projected Test Scores
Crockett Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 152 Students
9. Quest Collegiate Academy - Crockett
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Texas College Preparatory Academies • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 129 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houston County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houston County, TX has a total population of 22,066 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houston 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 Houston County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.51 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houston County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houston 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 Houston County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houston County, TX
How many schools are in Houston County, TX?
Houston County, TX has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,202 students in total.
How do schools in Houston County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Houston County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Houston County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houston 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: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Houston County
5 places in Houston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (2)
- Crockett Isd (4 schools)
- Grapeland Isd (3 schools)