For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,603 students in Callahan County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Callahan County, TX are Cross Plains Elementary School, Eula Elementary School and Eula J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Callahan County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Callahan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Callahan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Plains Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Main
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6123
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6123
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eula Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6040 F M 603
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3212
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3212
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Eula J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6040 F M 603
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3605
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Clyde High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Hays Rd
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 893-2161
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 893-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Clyde J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 S 3rd W
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 893-5788
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 893-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Eula High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6040 F M 603
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3605
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 529-3605
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Clyde Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Hays Rd
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 893-2815
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 893-2815
Gr: 3-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Cross Plains High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 N Main
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6121
Cross Plains, TX 76443
(254) 725-6121
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Baird High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 7th St
Baird, TX 79504
(325) 854-1400
Baird, TX 79504
(325) 854-1400
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Baird Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W 7th St
Baird, TX 79504
(325) 854-1400
Baird, TX 79504
(325) 854-1400
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
318 Forrest
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 893-4788
Clyde, TX 79510
(325) 893-4788
Gr: PK-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Callahan County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Callahan County, TX include Cross Plains Elementary School, Eula Elementary School and Eula J High School.
How many public schools are located in Callahan County?
11 public schools are located in Callahan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Callahan County?
Callahan County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
