For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,973 students in Cooke County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 398 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cooke County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Cooke County, TX are Lindsay High School, Muenster Elementary School and Muenster High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cooke County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindsay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Grades: 7-12
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Muenster Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
912 N Walnut St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Muenster High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1053 Cr 17 Miles N Of Us 82 On
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Grades: PK-8
| 63 students
Rank: #55.
Lindsay Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8923
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Era School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Grades: PK-12
| 495 students
Rank: #77.
Callisburg High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #88.
Callisburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
648 Fm 3164
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4196
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #99.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley View High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
802 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3522
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #1111.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Grades: 7-8
| 444 students
Rank: #1212.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
712 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3681
Grades: PK-4
| 376 students
Rank: #1313.
Gainesville High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S I 35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5528
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #1414.
Gainesville Int
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 N Grand Ave
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-6662
Grades: 5-6
| 441 students
Rank: #1515.
W E Chalmers Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Fm 3092
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4147
Grades: 2-4
| 685 students
Rank: #1616.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Rank: #1717.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 56 students
Rank: #1818.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Grades: 8-10
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Edison Dr
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6091
Grades: PK-1
| 712 students
Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cooke County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Cooke County, TX include Lindsay High School, Muenster Elementary School and Muenster High School.
How many public schools are located in Cooke County, TX?
20 public schools are located in Cooke County, TX.
What percentage of students in Cooke County, TX go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cooke County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County, TX?
Cooke County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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