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Top 5 Best Mexia Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,832 students in Mexia, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Mexia, TX are Developmental Center, Mexia High School and A B Mcbay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mexia, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mexia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mexia, TX (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Mexia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1120 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4010
Grades: 9-12
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
A B Mcbay Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4030
Grades: PK-2
| 529 students
Rank: #44.
Mexia J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Blackcat Dr
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #55.
R Q Sims Intermediate School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1010 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4025
Grades: 3-5
| 387 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mexia, Texas

Mexia, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 2000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-5507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
616 North Red River St
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mexia, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Mexia, TX include Developmental Center, Mexia High School and A B Mcbay Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mexia?
5 public schools are located in Mexia.
What is the racial composition of students in Mexia?
Mexia public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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