Best Schools in Walker County, TX
Walker County, TX has 24 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 10 elementary) serving 14,773 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Walker County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Walker County, TX
The top high schools in Walker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Waverly H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Waverly Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 333 Students
2. Premier H S Of Huntsville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Premier High Schools • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 95 Students
3. Texas Online Preparatory H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2100 Students
4. Huntsville H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1797 Students
5. Trinity H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 350 Students
6. Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raven School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Walker County, TX
The top middle schools in Walker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Waverly J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Waverly Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 263 Students
2. Mance Park Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 904 Students
3. Texas Online Preparatory Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1941 Students
4. Trinity J H
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Projected Test Scores
Trinity Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 280 Students
5. Huntsville Int
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 827 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Walker County, TX
The top elementary schools in Walker County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Waverly El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Waverly Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 313 Students
2. New Waverly Int
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Waverly Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
3. Huntsville Classical Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Texas College Preparatory Academies • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 375 Students
4. Huntsville El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
5. Stewart El
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
6. Scott Johnson El
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 591 Students
7. Texas Online Preparatory El
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 1334 Students
8. Samuel Houston El
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Projected Test Scores
Huntsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
9. Lansberry El
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Projected Test Scores
Trinity Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
10. Tomorrow's Promise
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Projected Test Scores
Tomorrow's Promise • Private • Grades KG • 5 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Walker County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Walker County, TX has a total population of 76,400 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Walker 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 Walker County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Walker County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Walker 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 Walker County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Walker County, TX
How many schools are in Walker County, TX?
Walker County, TX has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 14,773 students in total.
How do schools in Walker County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Walker County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Walker County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Walker 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: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Walker County
2 places in Walker County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Huntsville (6)
- New Waverly (5)
School districts (2)
- Huntsville Isd (11 schools)
- New Waverly Isd (4 schools)