For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,584 students in San Jacinto County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in San Jacinto County, TX are Shepherd Intermediate School, Coldspring Intermediate School and Shepherd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
San Jacinto County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in San Jacinto County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in San Jacinto County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shepherd Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 Railroad Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-6764
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-6764
Grades: 3-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Coldspring Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1510 State Hwy 150
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1152
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1152
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 S Byrd Ave
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pirate Ln
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3371
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 630 students
Rank: #55.
Coldspring-oakhurst High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14100 State Hwy 150 W
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1140
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1140
Grades: 9-12
| 499 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln J High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13605 State Hwy 156
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1166
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1166
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
10300 Hwy 150
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3302
Shepherd, TX 77371
(936) 628-3302
Grades: PK-2
| 502 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 Jones Ave
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1187
Coldspring, TX 77331
(936) 653-1187
Grades: PK-2
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in San Jacinto County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in San Jacinto County, TX include Shepherd Intermediate School, Coldspring Intermediate School and Shepherd Middle School.
How many public schools are located in San Jacinto County?
8 public schools are located in San Jacinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in San Jacinto County?
San Jacinto County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in San Jacinto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in San Jacinto County include: Lincoln J High School vs. Shepherd Middle School, Coldspring-oakhurst High School vs. Shepherd High School, Coldspring Intermediate School vs. Shepherd Primary
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