For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,481 students in Shelby County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, TX are Shelbyville School, Roughrider Academy and Joaquin Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Shelby County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Center High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelbyville School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5322 St Hwy 87s
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Shelbyville, TX 75973
(936) 598-7323
Gr: PK-12 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Roughrider Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Joaquin Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10901 Hwy 84 E
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Joaquin, TX 75954
(936) 269-3128
Gr: PK-12 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Tenaha Schools
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
138 College St
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Tenaha, TX 75974
(936) 248-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Timpson School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
836 Bear Dr
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Timpson, TX 75975
(936) 254-2463
Gr: PK-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Center High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
658 Roughrider Dr
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Center, TX 75935
(936) 598-6173
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, TX include Shelbyville School, Roughrider Academy and Joaquin Schools.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
6 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Shelby County include: Timpson School vs. Center High School, Center High School vs. Timpson School, Tenaha Schools vs. Shelbyville School
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