For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,372 students in Lavaca County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lavaca County, TX are Sweet Home Elementary School, Moulton High School and Shiner High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lavaca County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lavaca County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
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 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
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 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
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 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Lavaca County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 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
Gr: 1-7 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lavaca County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lavaca County, TX include Sweet Home Elementary School, Moulton High School and Shiner High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lavaca County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lavaca County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lavaca County?
Lavaca County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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