For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,630 students in Tuscola, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Tuscola, TX are Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Jim Ned Middle School and Lawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscola, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tuscola have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tuscola, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Gap Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
665 Vine St
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 572-3533
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 572-3533
Grades: PK-3
| 256 students
Rank: #22.
Jim Ned Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9th And Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7870
Grades: 7-8
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Lawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
318 Ave E
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 583-2256
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 583-2256
Grades: PK-3
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Jim Ned High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9th And Garza
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7755
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7755
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
4350 Hwy 83
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7035
Tuscola, TX 79562
(325) 554-7035
Grades: 4-6
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tuscola, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Tuscola, TX include Buffalo Gap Elementary School, Jim Ned Middle School and Lawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tuscola?
5 public schools are located in Tuscola.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola?
Tuscola public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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