| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Independent School District | Buffalo | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,052 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Normangee Independent School District | Flynn | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 637 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Centerville Independent School District | Centerville | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 691 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Leon Independent School District | Jewett | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 766 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Oakwood Independent School District | Oakwood | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 230 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Leon County compares
Together they enroll 3,376 students across 12 schools. The largest is Buffalo Independent School District with 1,052 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Leon County, Texas
Leon County has 5 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Leon County is Buffalo Independent School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Leon County, TX?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Leon County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Leon County, TX?
Of the districts serving Leon County, Buffalo Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.