For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in Cottle County, TX.
The top-ranked public school in Cottle County, TX is Paducah School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottle County, TX public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Cottle County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cottle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paducah School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 Goodwin Ave
Paducah, TX 79248
(806) 524-2009
Paducah, TX 79248
(806) 524-2009
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cottle County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Cottle County, TX include Paducah School.
How many public schools are located in Cottle County?
1 public schools are located in Cottle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cottle County?
Cottle County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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