Orangefield High School

Orangefield High School stands out as one of the stronger small-town schools in Southeast Texas, particularly in science, where it ranks among the top performers in the state. Nestled in the piney woods of Orange County near the Louisiana border, Orangefield has that tight-knit, everyone-knows-your-name feel that's hard to find anywhere else — the kind of place where Friday night football matters and teachers genuinely know their students. Families looking for a close community atmosphere with solid academics, especially for students with an interest in science or STEM pathways, will find a lot to like here.