Best Walker County Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 557 students in Walker County, TX.
The top ranked public charter schools in Walker County, TX are Sam Houston State University Charter School and Thomas Buzbee Vocational School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker County, TX public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Walker County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Walker County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston State University Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
22801 Aldine Westfield Rd
Huntsville, TX 77341
(936) 294-1103
Grades: K-6
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
143 Forest Service Rd 233
New Waverly, TX 77358
(936) 344-6677
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Walker County, TX

Walker County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Excel Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1010 8th St
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2699
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
2407 A Sam Houston Ave
Huntsville, TX 77340
(936) 291-0203
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
515 Fm 2821 East
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 295-3421
Grades: 9
| 103 students
119 Fm 980
Huntsville, TX 77320
(936) 293-2535
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Walker County, TX?
The top ranked public charter schools in Walker County, TX include Sam Houston State University Charter School and Thomas Buzbee Vocational School.
How many public charter schools are located in Walker County?
2 public charter schools are located in Walker County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walker County?
Walker County public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).

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