For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 822 students in Jones County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jones County, TX are Stamford High School, Lueders-avoca High School and Hawley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Jones County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Anson High School, with ≥90% 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 Jones County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stamford High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Reynolds
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Lueders-avoca High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8762 Cr 604
Avoca, TX 79503
(325) 773-2785
Avoca, TX 79503
(325) 773-2785
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Hawley High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 First Strett
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2722
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2722
Gr: 9-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Anson High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1509 S Commercial
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2404
Anson, TX 79501
(325) 823-2404
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Hamlin Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-3624
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Hawley Center For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
210 Ave E
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2214
Hawley, TX 79525
(325) 537-2214
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Jones County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
250 S W Ave F
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Hamlin, TX 79520
(325) 576-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
334 S Mcharg
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Lueders, TX 79533
(325) 228-4211
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Stamford, TX 79553
(915) 773-2651
Gr: 4-6 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Wetherbee High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
507 S Orient St
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Stamford, TX 79553
(325) 773-4033
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jones County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jones County, TX include Stamford High School, Lueders-avoca High School and Hawley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jones County?
6 public high schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones 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).
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