Top 10 Best DeWitt County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,815 students in DeWitt County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in DeWitt County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in DeWitt County, TX are Westhoff Elementary School, Meyersville Elementary School and Nordheim School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
DeWitt County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in DeWitt County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in DeWitt County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Meyersville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1897 Meyersville Rd
Meyersville, TX 77974
(361) 275-3639
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Nordheim School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 N Broadway
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Rank: #55.
Cuero High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: #66.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Industrial Blvd
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 2-5
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
Rank: #88.
Yorktown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #99.
Yorktown J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
611 E Prairie
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: PK-1
| 295 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in DeWitt County, TX

DeWitt County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 596-4609
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
505 N Esplanade
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Grades: K
| 1 students
Goals (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 938-5211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Goals Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
405 Park Hts Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
303 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in DeWitt County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in DeWitt County, TX include Westhoff Elementary School, Meyersville Elementary School and Nordheim School.
How many public schools are located in DeWitt County?
10 public schools are located in DeWitt County.
What percentage of students in DeWitt County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in DeWitt County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in DeWitt County?
DeWitt County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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