For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,358 students in Brooks County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Brooks County, TX are La Gloria Elementary School, Falfurrias High School and Falfurrias J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brooks County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brooks County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brooks County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Gloria Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
182 E County Rd 401
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-2330
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Falfurrias High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 W Jersey Dr
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Falfurrias J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 S Center St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Falfurrias Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 3-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
100 E Allen St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: 1-2 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
200 W Bennett St
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Falfurrias, TX 78355
(361) 325-8000
Gr: PK-K | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Brooks County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Business Hwy 281
Encino, TX 78353
(361) 568-3375
Encino, TX 78353
(361) 568-3375
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brooks County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Brooks County, TX include La Gloria Elementary School, Falfurrias High School and Falfurrias J High School.
How many public schools are located in Brooks County?
6 public schools are located in Brooks County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brooks County?
Brooks County public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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