For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,256 students in Shelby County, TX (there are , serving 37 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Shelby County, TX are Shelbyville School, Roughrider Academy and Center Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelbyville School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5322 St Hwy 87s
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Gr: PK-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Roughrider Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Center Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
302 Kennedy St
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Joaquin Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: PK-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Tenaha Schools
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
621 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3625
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3625
Gr: 3-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Timpson School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Gr: PK-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Center High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Gr: PK-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
294 Stadium Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6266
Gr: PK-2 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 Southern Ave
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
11109 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shelby County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Shelby County, TX include Shelbyville School, Roughrider Academy and Center Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby County?
10 public schools are located in Shelby County.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shelby County include: Timpson School vs. Center High School, Tenaha Schools vs. Shelbyville School, Shelbyville School vs. Center High School
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