For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,592 students in Orange County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, TX are Bridge City High School, Orangefield High School and Deweyville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Orange County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bridge City 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 29% 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 Orange County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridge City High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2690 Texas Ave
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #22.
Orangefield High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10058 Fm 105
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-3851
Orangefield, TX 77639
(409) 735-3851
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Deweyville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
171 Hwy 12 W
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 746-2685
Grades: 6-12
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Vidor High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Orange St
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8900
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,193 students
Rank: #55.
Lit Cypr-mrceville High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7327 N Hwy 87
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-5821
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 886-5821
Grades: 8-12
| 1,014 students
Rank: #66.
West Orange-stark High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Newton St
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5570
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 660 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vidor Jjaep
Alternative School
120 E Bolivar St
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8700
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8700
Grades: 9
| 2 students
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aim Center High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
690 Orange St
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8780
Vidor, TX 77662
(409) 951-8780
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
902 West Park Ave
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5424
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5424
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5430
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5430
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
1035 West Round Bunch Rd
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-1600
Grades: PK-K
| 280 students
Little Cypress-mauriceville Alternative (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7565 Hwy 87 N
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2232
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-2232
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Oisd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2690 Texas Ave
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-5337
Bridge City, TX 77611
(409) 735-5337
Grades: 9-11
| 2 students
West Orange-cove Ed Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5605
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5605
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
P O Box 1107
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5415
Orange, TX 77631
(409) 882-5415
Grades: 5-6
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Orange County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Orange County, TX include Bridge City High School, Orangefield High School and Deweyville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Orange County?
7 public high schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Orange County include: West Orange-stark High School vs. Lit Cypr-mrceville High School, Vidor High School vs. Lit Cypr-mrceville High School, Bridge City High School vs. Lit Cypr-mrceville High School
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