For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,316 students in Leon County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Buffalo J High School and Buffalo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Leon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Grades: 6-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 Bison Trl
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Grades: 3-8
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 E Commerce
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
Rank: #44.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Buffalo High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1724 N Buffalo Ave
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-2473
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Normangee Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Spur Three
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-9999
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #77.
Leon Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1426
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1426
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
346 W Church St
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 812-2235
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #99.
Normangee High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #1010.
Normangee Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Grades: 6-8
| 154 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2106
Grades: PK-6
| 132 students
Rank: #1212.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Leon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leon County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Buffalo J High School and Buffalo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Leon County?
12 public schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Leon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Leon County include: Oakwood Elementary School vs. Buffalo J High School, Buffalo J High School vs. Oakwood Elementary School, Leon Elementary School vs. Buffalo J High School
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