7.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Brownwood, Texas

10 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 8

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (7): 7.0/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Brownwood are East EL (9.5/10), Woodland Heights EL (8.8/10), and Brownwood Middle (8.0/10), among 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

8 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.0

7 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

8 public · 2 private

Avg Score

7.0

7 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Northwest EL

STAAR proficiency rose +11.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Brownwood public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Brownwood

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (7 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	East EL	9.5 / 10	Elementary	—	100th
2	Woodland Heights EL	8.8 / 10	Elementary	—	97th
3	Brownwood Middle	8.0 / 10	Middle	—	87th
4	Coggin EL	7.1 / 10	Elementary	—	67th
5	Northwest EL	6.5 / 10	Elementary	—	52th
6	Brownwood H S	5.6 / 10	High	—	31th
7	Lone Star H S West	3.8 / 10	High	—	5th

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About Schools in Brownwood, Texas

Brownwood, Texas is home to 10 schools, including 8 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

The 7 public schools in this comparison average 7.0 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is East EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

Brownwood is served by 2 school districts: LONE STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT, BROWNWOOD ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,113 students.

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Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	East EL 307 students · Pre-K–5th	307	Pre-K–5th	9.5
2	Woodland Heights EL 488 students · Pre-K–5th	488	Pre-K–5th	8.8
3	Coggin EL 721 students · Pre-K–6th	721	Pre-K–6th	7.1
4	Northwest EL 495 students · Pre-K–5th	495	Pre-K–5th	6.5
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Cross Classical AcademyPrivate 27 students · Kindergarten–7th	27	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Brownwood Middle 468 students · 7th–8th	468	7th–8th	8.0

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Brownwood H S 943 students · 9th–12th	943	9th–12th	5.6
2	Lone Star H S West 88 students · 8th–12th	88	8th–12th	3.8
3	Brownwood Accelerated H S 19 students · 11th–12th	19	11th–12th	—

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Brown County Christian SchoolPrivate 26 students · Pre-K–12th	26	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Brownwood

Brownwood, Texas · 10 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 5
Middle: 1
High: 3
Other: 1

Resources

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School Districts (2)

LONE STAR SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools · 672 students

BROWNWOOD ISD

7 schools · 3,441 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Brownwood, Texas

How many schools are in Brownwood, Texas?

Brownwood has 10 schools, including 8 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Brownwood, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 7 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Brownwood is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Brownwood, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Brownwood on MySchoolScout is East EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Brownwood, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Brownwood on MySchoolScout is East EL with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Brownwood, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Brownwood on MySchoolScout is Brownwood Middle with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best high school in Brownwood, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Brownwood on MySchoolScout is Brownwood H S with a composite score of 5.6/10.

How many school districts serve Brownwood, Texas?

Brownwood is served by 2 school districts: Lone Star School District, Brownwood ISD.

Are there private schools in Brownwood, Texas?

Yes, Brownwood has 2 private schools alongside 8 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Brownwood, Texas?

Among 6 public schools in Brownwood that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brownwood, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.