For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,116 students in Lavaca County, TX (there are , serving 633 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Lavaca County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Lavaca County, TX are Sweet Home Elementary School, Shiner Elementary School and Moulton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lavaca County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lavaca County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lavaca County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7508 Fm 531
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 293-3221
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 293-3221
Grades: PK-8
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Shiner Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Cr 348
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Moulton High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Pecan
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4691
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4691
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Shiner High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Cr 348
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Grades: 7-12
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Vysehrad Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
595 County Rd 182
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4118
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4118
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
Rank: #66.
Hallettsville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 N Ridge St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #77.
Yoakum Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 Aubrey St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Grades: 3-5
| 307 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hallettsville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 N Ridge St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Pecan
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4605
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4605
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #1010.
Hallettsville J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S Russell St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Grades: 5-8
| 306 students
Rank: #1111.
Ezzell Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20500 Fm 531
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1212.
Yoakum High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 Poth St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3442
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3442
Grades: 9-12
| 482 students
Rank: #1313.
Yoakum J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Koether Dr
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Lavaca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dewitt-lavaca Special Ed Co-op (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
G O A L S Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
402 Hubbard St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2854
Grades: 1-7
| 2 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Lavaca County, TX include Sweet Home Elementary School, Shiner Elementary School and Moulton High School.
How many public schools are located in Lavaca County?
15 public schools are located in Lavaca County.
What percentage of students in Lavaca County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Lavaca County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lavaca County?
Lavaca County public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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