For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,481 students in Shelby County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, TX are Shelbyville School, Joaquin Schools and Roughrider Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Shelby 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 Center 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 Shelby County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shelbyville School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5322 St Hwy 87s
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Grades: PK-12
| 857 students
Rank: #22.
Joaquin Schools
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Grades: PK-12
| 712 students
Rank: #33.
Roughrider Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Tenaha Schools
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 459 students
Rank: #55.
Center High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Grades: 9-12
| 685 students
Rank: #66.
Timpson School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Grades: PK-12
| 717 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
624 Malone Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Excelsior Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11270 St Hwy 7 West
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
120 Southern Ave
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
11109 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, TX include Shelbyville School, Joaquin Schools and Roughrider Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
6 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby 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).
Which public high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelby County include: Timpson School vs. Center High School, Center High School vs. Timpson School, Tenaha Schools vs. Shelbyville School
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