For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,274 students in Lee County, TX (there are 3 private schools, serving 281 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Lee County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, TX are Giddings High School, Lexington Middle School and Lexington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lee County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Giddings High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-3351
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
121 Third St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 Fifth St
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #44.
Giddings Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2248 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2057
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #55.
Lexington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8783 N Hwy 77
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Lexington, TX 78947
(979) 773-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
Giddings Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1402 E Industry St
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-2886
Grades: PK-3
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Giddings Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2337 N Main
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4403
Grades: 4-5
| 248 students
Rank: #88.
Dime Box School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1079 Stephen F Austin Blvd
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Dime Box, TX 77853
(979) 884-2324
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #99.
Lone Star H S Southeast
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2261 James Turman Rd
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Grades: 8-12
| 90 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Knox Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
P O Box 389
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-0150
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lee County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Lee County, TX include Giddings High School, Lexington Middle School and Lexington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lee County?
9 public schools are located in Lee County.
What percentage of students in Lee County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Lee County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee County public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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