For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,042 students in Lavaca County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 850 private students). 82% 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 59% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lavaca County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7508 Fm 531
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 221-3221
Sweet Home, TX 77987
(361) 221-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Shiner Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 Cr 348
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: 7-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Shiner High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Cr 348
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-3131
Gr: 7-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Hallettsville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Yoakum Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Aubrey St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2741
Gr: 3-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Hallettsville J High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S Russell St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Ezzell School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20500 Fm 531
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-4448
Gr: PK-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Moulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 N Pecan
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4605
Moulton, TX 77975
(361) 596-4605
Gr: PK-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Hallettsville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Ridge St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 798-2242
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1313.
Yoakum J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Koether Dr
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
412 Simpson St
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3312
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-3312
Gr: PK-K | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
701 W Grand Ave
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2011
Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-2011
Gr: 1-2 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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?
82% 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 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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