For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,308 students in Hood County, TX (there are 5 private schools, serving 406 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Hood County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Hood County, TX are Oak Woods School, Tolar J High School and Acton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hood County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hood County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hood County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Woods School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 Davis Rd
Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 408-4750
Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 408-4750
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Tolar J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E 7th St
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-5207
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-5207
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
Acton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Acton Rd
Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 408-4200
Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 408-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #44.
Mambrino School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3835 Mambrino Hwy
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4900
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 886 students
Rank: #55.
Lipan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-2266
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-2266
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
Acton Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 James Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4800
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 981 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tolar Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Hill City Hwy
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4028
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4028
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tolar High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Rock Church Hwy
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4316
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #99.
John And Lynn Brawner Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1520 S Meadows
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4950
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4950
Grades: K-5
| 798 students
Rank: #1010.
Granbury High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 W Pearl St
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4600
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,202 students
Rank: #1111.
Stars Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 N Hannaford
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4450
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4450
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #1212.
Lipan High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: #1313.
Nettie Baccus Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Loop 567
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4300
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #1414.
Granbury Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Crossland Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4850
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4850
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: n/an/a
1500 Misty Meadows
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4500
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4500
Grades: PK
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sage Academy Granbury
Alternative School
2400 Fall Creek Hwy
Granbury, TX 76049
(682) 229-0426
Granbury, TX 76049
(682) 229-0426
Grades: K-4
| 9 students
Hood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Transition Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
305 N Hannaford
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4400
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4400
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
217 N Jones
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4700
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4700
Grades: 9
| 511 students
Hood County Regional Juvenile Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
600 W Pearl
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 573-1331
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 573-1331
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Jhw Inspire Academy - Granbury (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1300 Crossland Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(210) 638-5600
Granbury, TX 76048
(210) 638-5600
Grades: 6-12
| 58 students
Premier H S Of Granbury High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
919 East Hwy 377
Granbury, TX 76048
(972) 316-3663
Granbury, TX 76048
(972) 316-3663
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hood County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Hood County, TX include Oak Woods School, Tolar J High School and Acton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hood County?
16 public schools are located in Hood County.
What percentage of students in Hood County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Hood County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hood County?
Hood County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hood County include: Acton Elementary School vs. Oak Woods School, Lipan High School vs. Tolar High School, Lipan Elementary School vs. Tolar Elementary School
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