Best Schools in Stephenville, Texas
12 schools in the directory · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Stephenville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Henderson J H
Middle · Stephenville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Hook EL
Elementary · Stephenville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Gilbert Int
Middle · Stephenville ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Stephenville are Henderson J H (9.0/10), Hook EL (8.6/10), and Gilbert Int (7.4/10), among 9 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
12
11 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.9
9 public schools · out of 10
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
12
11 public · 1 private
Avg Score
5.9
9 public schools · out of 10
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 9.0/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Stephenville public schools in the current comparison.
STAAR proficiency rose +16.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Stephenville public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Stephenville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (9 rated schools; 12 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henderson J H | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Hook EL | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Gilbert Int | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Stephenville H S | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Huckabay School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Morgan Mill EL | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Three Way H S | 4.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Huston Academy | 3.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Coastal Horizons Academy | 2.5 / 10 |
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About Schools in Stephenville, Texas
Stephenville, Texas is home to 12 schools, including 11 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
The 9 public schools in this comparison average 5.9 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 Henderson J H with a composite score of 9.0/10.
Stephenville is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 4,448 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 552 students · 3rd–4th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 488 students · 1st–2nd | 6.3 |
| 3 | 442 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 5.7 |
| 4 | 122 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.4 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 553 students · 7th–8th | 9.0 |
| 2 | 528 students · 5th–6th | 7.4 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,115 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 43 students · 9th–12th | 4.0 |
| 3 | 50 students · 9th–12th | 3.1 |
| 4 | 63 students · 7th–12th | 2.5 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 330 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.9 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 35 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Stephenville
Stephenville, Texas · 12 schools
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 4
- Other
- 2
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Common questions about schools in Stephenville, Texas
How many schools are in Stephenville, Texas?
Stephenville has 12 schools, including 11 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Stephenville, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 9 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Stephenville is 5.9 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 Stephenville, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Stephenville on MySchoolScout is Henderson J H with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Stephenville, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Stephenville on MySchoolScout is Hook EL with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Stephenville, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Stephenville on MySchoolScout is Henderson J H with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best high school in Stephenville, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Stephenville on MySchoolScout is Stephenville H S with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Stephenville, Texas?
Stephenville is served by 5 school districts: Erath Excels Academy Inc, Huckabay ISD, Morgan Mill ISD, Stephenville ISD, Three Way ISD.
Are there private schools in Stephenville, Texas?
Yes, Stephenville has 1 private school alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Stephenville Christian School with a score of 6.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stephenville, Texas?
Among 9 public schools in Stephenville that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Stephenville, 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.
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