For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,472 students in Milam County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Milam County, TX are Milano High School, Thorndale High School and Cameron Yoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Milam County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Milam County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Milam County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockdale 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 58% 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 Milam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milano High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N 6th St
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-9333
Milano, TX 76556
(512) 455-9333
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Thorndale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Main St
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Thorndale, TX 76577
(512) 898-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Cameron Yoe High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E 12th St
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Cameron, TX 76520
(254) 697-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Rockdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Childress
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Rockdale, TX 76567
(512) 430-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Buckholts School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 S 10th
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 593-2744
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Rockdale Inspire Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
696 N Fm 487
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Rockdale, TX 76567
(210) 638-5700
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Milam County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Milam County, TX include Milano High School, Thorndale High School and Cameron Yoe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Milam County?
6 public high schools are located in Milam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Milam County?
Milam County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% 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 Milam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Milam County include: Rockdale High School vs. Milano High School, Milano High School vs. Rockdale High School, Cameron Yoe High School vs. Milano High School
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