Mt Vernon Elementary

Tucked into the small-town charm of Mount Vernon in East Texas, this elementary school punches well above its weight for a rural district, with strong math scores and solid English performance that put it ahead of the vast majority of schools statewide. Families who value a tight-knit community feel — where teachers know students by name and school spirit runs deep on Friday nights — will feel right at home here. Franklin County moves at a slower, friendlier pace than the big metro areas, and Mt Vernon Elementary fits that mold while still delivering the kind of academic foundation parents are looking for.