For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,835 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in DeWitt County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westhoff Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
244 Lynch Ave
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Westhoff, TX 77994
(830) 236-5519
Grades: PK-8
| 81 students
Rank: #22.
Meyersville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1897 Meyersville Rd
Meyersville, TX 77974
(361) 275-3639
Meyersville, TX 77974
(361) 275-3639
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Nordheim School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Broadway
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Nordheim, TX 78141
(361) 938-5211
Grades: PK-12
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Cuero J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
608 Junior High Dr
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Cuero High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
920 E Broadway
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #66.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 Industrial Blvd
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: 2-5
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Yorktown High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
417 W 4th St
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #88.
Yorktown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Yorktown J High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
418 W 4th
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Yorktown, TX 78164
(361) 564-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
611 E Prairie
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-1900
Grades: PK-1
| 311 students
DeWitt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 596-4609
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 596-4609
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
505 N Esplanade
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-6766
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
G O A L S Program Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 293-3221
Grades: K
| 1 students
Goals (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
301 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 938-5211
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
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 564-2252
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Learning Connections (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
303 Daule St
Cuero, TX 77954
(361) 275-9408
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 74% (majority Hispanic).
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