For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,168 students in Shelby County, TX (there are 1 private school, 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 Joaquin High School, Shelbyville School and Joaquin J H 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 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shelby County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joaquin High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Shelbyville School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5322 St Hwy 87s
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Grades: PK-12
| 775 students
Rank: #33.
Joaquin J H School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Center Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Kennedy St
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5619
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 Southern Ave
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3258
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #66.
Tenaha Schools
(Math: 46% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Grades: PK-12
| 473 students
Rank: #77.
Center High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Grades: 9-12
| 700 students
Rank: #88.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
621 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3625
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-3625
Grades: 3-5
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
Timpson School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Grades: PK-12
| 645 students
Rank: #1010.
Roughrider Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #1111.
Excelsior Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11270 St Hwy 7 W
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
624 Malone Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6148
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Excelsior Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11270 St Hwy 7 West
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-5866
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
11109 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
#1 Tiger Dr
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-3931
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2462
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2078
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, TX include Joaquin High School, Shelbyville School and Joaquin J H School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby County, TX?
12 public schools are located in Shelby County, TX.
What percentage of students in Shelby County, TX go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County, TX?
Shelby County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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