Best Schools in Orange County, TX
Orange County, TX has 26 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,487 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Orange County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orange County, TX
The top high schools in Orange County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orangefield H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangefield Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students
2. Vidor H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vidor Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1193 Students
3. Bridge City H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridge City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 894 Students
4. Lit Cypr-mrceville H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Cypress-mauriceville Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
5. West Orange-stark H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Orange-cove Cisd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 660 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orange County, TX
The top middle schools in Orange County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Vidor J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vidor Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 628 Students
2. Mauriceville Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Cypress-mauriceville Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
3. Orangefield J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangefield Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 434 Students
4. Little Cypress J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Cypress-mauriceville Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 497 Students
5. Bridge City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridge City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 695 Students
6. Vidor Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vidor Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 627 Students
7. West Orange-stark Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Orange-cove Cisd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orange County, TX
The top elementary schools in Orange County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Forest El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vidor Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 606 Students
2. Orangefield El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orangefield Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 873 Students
3. Bridge City Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridge City Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 712 Students
4. Vidor El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vidor Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 587 Students
5. Little Cypress Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Cypress-mauriceville Cisd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 313 Students
6. Oak Forest El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vidor Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 672 Students
7. Mauriceville El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Cypress-mauriceville Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
8. Little Cypress El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Little Cypress-mauriceville Cisd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 653 Students
9. Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies - Orange
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tekoa Academy Of Accelerated Studies Stem School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 68 Students
10. West Orange-stark El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Orange-cove Cisd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1130 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orange County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orange County, TX has a total population of 84,808 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orange 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 Orange County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.80 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orange County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orange 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 Orange County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Orange County, TX
How many schools are in Orange County, TX?
Orange County, TX has 26 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,487 students in total.
How do schools in Orange County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Orange County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Orange County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orange 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: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Orange County
4 places in Orange County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Orange (10)
- Vidor (6)
- Bridge City (4)
- Orangefield (3)
School districts (5)
- Little Cypress-Mauriceville Cisd (6 schools)
- Vidor Isd (6 schools)
- Bridge City Isd (4 schools)
- West Orange-Cove Cisd (4 schools)
- Orangefield Isd (3 schools)