For the 2024 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 11,712 students in Wise County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Wise County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Wise County, TX are Paradise High School, Paradise Int and Alvord Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Wise County Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paradise High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
338 School House Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #22.
Paradise Int
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5032
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5032
Grades: 4-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Alvord Middle School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
328 Fm 1655
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Alvord Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
711 W Stadium Dr
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Decatur High School
Math: 49% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,047 students
Rank: #66.
Paradise Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5034
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5034
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Alvord High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1049 W Bypass 287
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #88.
Young Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
379 Buchanan Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 482 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bridgeport High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Maroon Dr
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4064
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4064
Grades: 9-12
| 628 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Paradise Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5046
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5046
Grades: PK-3
| 457 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridgeport Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2273
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2273
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1212.
Chico High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
263 Fm 2952
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1313.
Rann Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Deer Park Rd
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7600
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1414.
Boyd High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #1515.
Boyd Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Morton Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Grades: PK-3
| 390 students
Rank: #1616.
Boyd Middle School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Grades: 7-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1717.
Chico Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1120 Park Rd
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-2220
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-2220
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1818.
Chico Middle School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1205 W Sherman St
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5550
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #1919.
Carson Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 Business 81/287 S
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7500
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #2020.
Slidell Schools
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
Rank: #2121.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
583 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0600
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0600
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Rank: #2222.
Bridgeport Int
Math: 32% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Hwy 380
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-5784
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-5784
Grades: 3-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2323.
Mccarroll Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 828 students
Rank: #2424.
Boyd Int
Math: 33% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Grades: 4-6
| 264 students
Rank: #2525.
Seven Hills Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
654 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0700
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 608 students
Rank: #2626.
Prairie View Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0550
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: n/an/a
1408 Elementary Dr
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-5955
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-5955
Grades: PK-2
| 516 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7475
Grades: K-3
| 233 students
Wise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeport Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Grades: 6
| n/a students
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Wise County Special Education Coop (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2105 16th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wise County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Wise County, TX include Paradise High School, Paradise Int and Alvord Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wise County, TX?
28 public schools are located in Wise County, TX.
What percentage of students in Wise County, TX go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Wise County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County, TX?
Wise County, TX public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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