For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,372 students in Lavaca County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lavaca County, TX are Sweet Home Elementary School, Moulton High School and Shiner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lavaca County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lavaca County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lavaca County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7508 Fm 531
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 221-3221
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 221-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Vysehrad Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
595 County Rd 182
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4118
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4118
Grades: PK-8
| 88 students
Rank: #55.
Hallettsville J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S Russell St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Yoakum J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Koether Dr
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 284 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 middle schools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lavaca County, TX include Sweet Home Elementary School, Moulton High School and Shiner High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lavaca County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lavaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lavaca County?
Lavaca County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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