For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,422 students in Bowie County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Bowie County, TX are Redwater High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Maud School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bowie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Bowie County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant Grove High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bowie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Liberty-eylau High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 832-1535
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 832-1535
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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 high schools in Bowie County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Bowie County, TX include Redwater High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Maud School.
How many public high schools are located in Bowie County?
12 public high schools are located in Bowie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie County?
Bowie County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bowie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high 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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