For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,460 students in Buna, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Buna, TX are Buna Elementary School, Buna J High School and Buna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buna, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Buna have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buna, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buna Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Cr 725
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4840
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4840
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Buna J High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
177 Fm 253
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4860
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4860
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Buna High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
711 County Rd 734
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4811
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-4811
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Buna, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hardin County Alternative Ed - Buna Isd Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
177 Fm 253
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-5101
Buna, TX 77612
(409) 994-5101
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buna, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Buna, TX include Buna Elementary School, Buna J High School and Buna High School.
How many public schools are located in Buna?
3 public schools are located in Buna.
What is the racial composition of students in Buna?
Buna public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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