For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,271 students in Leon County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Centerville Jr-sr High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Leon County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Leon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Grades: 7-12
| 328 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1724 N Buffalo Ave
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Grades: 9-12
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
Normangee High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 194 students
Rank: #55.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Leon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Centerville Jr-sr High School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leon County?
5 public high schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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