For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,460 students in Lavaca County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Lavaca County, TX are Moulton High School, Shiner High School and Hallettsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lavaca County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Lavaca County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public high schools.
Lavaca County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hallettsville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lavaca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moulton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Pecan
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4691
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4691
Grades: 7-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Shiner High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Cr 348
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Hallettsville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 N Ridge St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Ezzell School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20500 Fm 531
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
Rank: #55.
Yoakum High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 Poth St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3442
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 484 students
Lavaca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dewitt-lavaca Special Ed Co-op (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Grades: 1-7
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Lavaca County, TX include Moulton High School, Shiner High School and Hallettsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lavaca County?
5 public high schools are located in Lavaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lavaca County?
Lavaca County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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