For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 7,391 students in Liberty County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Liberty County, TX are Liberty High School, Hardin High School and Tarkington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Liberty County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Liberty County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Liberty County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% 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 Liberty County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Jefferson Dr
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-6483
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-6483
Gr: 9-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Hardin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Tarkington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Jefferson Ave
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Dayton High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Hull-daisetta High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
117 N Main Hwy 770
Daisetta, TX 77533
(936) 536-6321
Daisetta, TX 77533
(936) 536-6321
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Gr: 9-12 | 3,627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 432-0487
Gr: 3-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Gr: 12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Iltexas Liberty High School
Charter School
1954 Rd 5714
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Cleveland, TX 77327
(972) 479-9078
Gr: 9-10 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Liberty County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Liberty County, TX include Liberty High School, Hardin High School and Tarkington High School.
How many public high schools are located in Liberty County?
10 public high schools are located in Liberty County.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberty County?
Liberty County public high schools minority enrollment is 72% 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 Liberty County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Liberty County include: Hull-daisetta High School vs. Liberty High School, Tarkington High School vs. Cleveland High School, Cleveland High School vs. Tarkington High School
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