For the 2025 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 Hardin High School, Liberty High School and Dayton 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 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Liberty County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dayton High School, with 96% 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best High Schools in Liberty County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Fm 834 E
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2118
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 Jefferson Dr
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-6483
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-6483
Grades: 9-12
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Dayton High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 N Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,647 students
Rank: #44.
Tarkington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2770 Fm 163
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7739
Grades: 9-12
| 552 students
Rank: #55.
Frederick A Douglass Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Samuel Wiley Dr
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-7595
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #66.
Hull-daisetta High School
(Math: ≤20% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Cleveland, TX 77327
(281) 592-8752
Grades: 9-12
| 3,592 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| 109 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| 12 students
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
Grades: 9
| 173 students
Liberty County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1715 Hwy 146 Bypass
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 8
| n/a students
1715 Hwy 146 Bypass
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 11
| 1 students
1715 Hwy 146 Bypass
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 6
| 1 students
Devers Aep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
201 S Chism
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7135
Devers, TX 77538
(936) 549-7135
Grades: 4
| 1 students
Gulf Coast High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 Bypass
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-6621
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-6621
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Hardin Chambers Alter Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 Bypass
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 10
| 1 students
230 Cr 2003 N
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Hardin, TX 77561
(936) 298-2054
Grades: 6
| 100 students
Hardin/chambers Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1715 Hwy 146 Bypass
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-1045
Grades: 1-10
| 6 students
Liberty County Juvenile Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 10069
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-9395
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-9395
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
302 S Cleveland
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 257-4100
Grades: 6
| 394 students
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 Hardin High School, Liberty High School and Dayton 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 74% (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: Cleveland High School vs. Tarkington High School, Tarkington High School vs. Cleveland High School, Hull-daisetta High School vs. Liberty High School
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