For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,228 students in Gilmer, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Gilmer, TX are Bruce J High School, Gilmer High School and Gilmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gilmer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilmer, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Gilmer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gr: K-4 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Gilmer Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
316 Bledsoe
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7400
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7400
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Gilmer, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gr: K-12
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilmer, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilmer, TX include Bruce J High School, Gilmer High School and Gilmer Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gilmer?
7 public schools are located in Gilmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer?
Gilmer public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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