Best Public Schools in Live Oak, TX

The city of Live Oak, Texas is home to two standout schools: Great Hearts Live Oak and Judson Early College Academy. These schools serve students from diverse backgrounds and demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with Judson Early College Academy consistently ranked among the top 5% of high schools in Texas.

Judson Early College Academy is a standout institution, boasting a 100% four-year graduation rate and outperforming the state and district averages on STAAR end-of-course exams, particularly in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. In contrast, Great Hearts Live Oak demonstrates strong performance on STAAR reading and math assessments, often exceeding the state and Great Hearts Texas district averages, while maintaining a relatively low dropout rate of 0.7%.

Both schools have diverse student populations, with Great Hearts Live Oak serving a mix of racial and ethnic backgrounds, and Judson Early College Academy having a more diverse student body, including a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While Great Hearts Live Oak spends more per student ($9,069) compared to Judson Early College Academy ($6,793), the latter's exceptional academic performance suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to its success.