For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,390 students in Stephens County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, TX are South Elementary School, Breckenridge J High School and Breckenridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephens County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stephens County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stephens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 W Elliott St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4691
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4691
Gr: 3-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Breckenridge J High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 W Lindsey St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4311
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4311
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Lindsey St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4730
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4730
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 E Elm St
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4627
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 212-4627
Gr: PK-2 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Stephens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Breckenridge Alter Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
500 West Lindsey
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 559-2278
Breckenridge, TX 76424
(254) 559-2278
Gr: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Stephens County, TX include South Elementary School, Breckenridge J High School and Breckenridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Stephens County?
4 public schools are located in Stephens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephens County?
Stephens County public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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