For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 591 students in Harper, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Harper, TX are Harper Middle School, Harper Elementary School and Harper High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Harper have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harper, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harper Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: 5-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N School St
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: PK-4 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Harper High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23122 W Hwy 290
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Harper, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harper, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Harper, TX include Harper Middle School, Harper Elementary School and Harper High School.
How many public schools are located in Harper?
3 public schools are located in Harper.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper?
Harper public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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