For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 2,316 students in Brown County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Brown County, TX are Early High School, Bangs High School and Brookesmith Artemis. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Brown County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early 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 40% 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 Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Sudderth
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-8295
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-8295
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Bangs High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 N 3rd St
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-6822
Bangs, TX 76823
(325) 752-6822
Grades: 9-12
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Brookesmith Artemis
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33210 Magnolia Cir
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(512) 229-7398
Grades: 7-11
| 10 students
Rank: #44.
May High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Cr 411 E
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-2131
May, TX 76857
(254) 259-2131
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Brownwood High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Slayden
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 646-9549
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 646-9549
Grades: 9-12
| 943 students
Rank: #66.
Zephyr School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Grades: PK-12
| 217 students
Rank: #77.
Brookesmith School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Fm 586 S
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #88.
Blanket School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #99.
Brookesmith Quest
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Memorial Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(281) 948-3656
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(281) 948-3656
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Brownwood Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2707 Southside Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2477
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-2477
Grades: 11-12
| 19 students
Rank: #1111.
Lone Star H S West
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3254
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brookesmith Davinci
Alternative School
1318 Hemple Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(936) 283-4116
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(936) 283-4116
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bangs Campus (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1080 Early Blvd
Early, TX 76803
(325) 625-4069
Early, TX 76803
(325) 625-4069
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bangs Special Program (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bangs Special Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bangs Special Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1001 Early Blvd
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-7934
Early, TX 76803
(325) 646-7934
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(915) 748-3341
Blanket, TX 76432
(915) 748-3341
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Brookesmith Apollo (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
26629 Oakridge Dr
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Grades: 7-11
| 2 students
13400 Fm 586 South
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 646-3791
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 646-3791
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Brookesmith Plato (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
106 S San Antonio St
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Brookesmith, TX 76827
(325) 643-3023
Grades: 4-6
| 5 students
Brownwood Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2707 Southside Dr
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 643-3672
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 643-3672
Grades: 7-10
| 7 students
800 Rogan
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 646-0462
Grades: 5-6
| 530 students
Career Prep High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2707 Southside
Brownwood, TX 76801
(915) 643-3672
Brownwood, TX 76801
(915) 643-3672
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Early Special Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Early Special Program Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Early Special Program Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Grades: 3-7
| 4 students
Early Special Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Hwy 67 84
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 643-4813
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 643-4813
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Early Special Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
901 Ave H
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Blanket, TX 76432
(325) 748-5311
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Paradigm Accelerated Charter School - Brownwood (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
209 Garmon Dr
Early, TX 76803
(254) 445-4844
Early, TX 76803
(254) 445-4844
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Old Bangs Rd
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 641-4244
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 641-4244
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Old Bangs Rd
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 641-4245
Brownwood, TX 76801
(325) 641-4245
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
P O Box 1267
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4244
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4244
Grades: 7-12
| 371 students
1600 Ave K & 7th St
Brownwood, TX 76801
(915) 646-8026
Brownwood, TX 76801
(915) 646-8026
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11625 C R 281
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Zephyr, TX 76890
(325) 739-5331
Grades: K-6
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Brown County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Brown County, TX include Early High School, Bangs High School and Brookesmith Artemis.
How many public high schools are located in Brown County?
12 public high schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% 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 Brown County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Brown County include: Brownwood High School vs. Early High School, Early High School vs. Brownwood High School
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