For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,267 students in Leon County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Centerville Jr-sr High School and Buffalo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Leon County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Buffalo 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 38% 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 Leon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1724 N Buffalo Ave
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Normangee High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Leon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Centerville Jr-sr High School and Buffalo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leon County?
5 public high schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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