For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,297 students in Hood County, TX (there are 4 private schools, serving 429 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Hood County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hood County, TX are Oak Woods School, Acton Elementary School and Tolar J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hood County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Hood County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Woods School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
311 Davis Rd
Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 408-4750
Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 408-4750
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Acton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Acton Rd
Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 408-4200
Granbury, TX 76049
(817) 408-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Tolar J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E 7th St
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Mambrino School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3835 Mambrino Hwy
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4900
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Lipan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-2266
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-2266
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Acton Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 James Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4800
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lipan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tolar High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Rock Church Hwy
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Gr: 9-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Stars Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 N Hannaford
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4450
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4450
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
John And Lynn Brawner Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1520 S Meadows
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4950
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Granbury High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 W Pearl St
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4600
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Nettie Baccus Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Loop 567
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4300
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Tolar Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Hill City Hwy
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Granbury Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Crossland Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4850
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Crossland Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 579-0852
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 579-0852
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
1500 Misty Meadows
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4500
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4500
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hood County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Hood County, TX include Oak Woods School, Acton Elementary School and Tolar J High School.
How many public schools are located in Hood County?
16 public schools are located in Hood County.
What percentage of students in Hood County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Hood County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hood County?
Hood County public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hood County include: Acton Elementary School vs. Oak Woods School, Lipan High School vs. Tolar High School, Lipan Elementary School vs. Tolar Elementary School
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