For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,782 students in Washington County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, TX are Burton High School and Brenham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Washington 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 Brenham High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Washington County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
917 N Main
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Burton, TX 77835
(979) 289-3830
Gr: 7-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Brenham High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
525 A H Ehrig Dr
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Brenham, TX 77834
(979) 277-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,544 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, TX include Burton High School and Brenham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
2 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Burton High School vs. Brenham High School, Brenham High School vs. Burton High School
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