For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 17,456 students in Bowie County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Bowie County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Bowie County, TX are Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, Red Lick Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bowie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bowie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Red Lick Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-8230
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-8230
Gr: K-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8480 N Kings Hwy
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001
Gr: 3-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Precinct Rd
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Redwater J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3227
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3227
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Redwater High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3421
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3421
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Red Lick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-6006
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-6006
Gr: 5-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5406 Mcknight Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Maud School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
389 Houston Dr
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Gr: PK-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Malta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6178 W Us Hwy 82
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 667-2950
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 667-2950
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Waggoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hooks High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ave A
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2215
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2215
Gr: 8-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
Hooks J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3921 Fm 560
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2568
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2568
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
New Boston Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 Hwy 8 N
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6588
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6588
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Redwater Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Ware St
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3412
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3412
Gr: 4-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2020.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 411 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2121.
Dekalb Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Fannin St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
Gr: PK-4 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2222.
James Bowie High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
Options Early Graduation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 Martine St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Redwater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3425
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3425
Gr: PK-3 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2525.
Wake Village Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Wildcat Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2626.
Leary Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 W New Boston Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
James L Germany Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 W Grizzly Dr
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2828.
Texas High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3891
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3891
Gr: 9-12 | 1,762 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Burton St
Nash, TX 75569
(903) 838-4321
Nash, TX 75569
(903) 838-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Texas Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 College Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5631
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5631
Gr: 6-8 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3131.
Liberty-eylau Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5492 Us 59
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5347
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5347
Gr: 1-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
New Boston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lion Dr
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6551
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6551
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 N Mccoy Blvd
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6521
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3434.
Liberty-eylau Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Gr: 5-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3535.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 W 25th St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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Bowie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bowie County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
141 Plaza West
Texarkana, TX 75501
Texarkana, TX 75501
Gr: 9 | 1 student
112 Pr 41161
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-1112
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-1112
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Eagle Project (Texarkana) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
36b Oaklawn Village
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 792-0133
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 792-0133
Holy Highway (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 157
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-3317
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-3317
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Juvenile Justice Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
141 Plaza W
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2855
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2855
Gr: 4-11 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 55%
5555 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Gr: 5-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
5492 Hwy 59 S
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5390
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5390
Gr: K-1 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Liberty-eylau School Of Success (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
766 Macedonia Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5767
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5767
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Lincoln Street Alter (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1915 Pine St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2175
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2175
Gr: 2-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 83%
New Boston Daep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
530 Hospital Dr
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-8900
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-8900
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
3201 Lincoln Ave
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Gr: 3-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bowie County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bowie County, TX include Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, Red Lick Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Bowie County?
44 public schools are located in Bowie County.
What percentage of students in Bowie County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Bowie County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie County?
Bowie County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bowie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bowie County include: Texas High School vs. Pleasant Grove High School, Pleasant Grove High School vs. Texas High School, James Bowie High School vs. Dekalb High School
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