For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,016 students in Gilmer, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilmer, TX are Gilmer High School and Union Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gilmer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Gilmer, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gilmer High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gilmer, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 high schools in Gilmer, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gilmer, TX include Gilmer High School and Union Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilmer?
2 public high schools are located in Gilmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer?
Gilmer public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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