For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 337 students in Irion County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Irion County, TX are Irion Elementary School and Irion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irion County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Irion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Irion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irion Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 N 3rd St
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-3991
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-3991
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Irion High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N 3rd St
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-2881
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-2881
Grades: 7-12
| 137 students
Irion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Accelerated (Aep) High School (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
P O Box 469
Mertzon, TX 76941
(915) 835-6111
Mertzon, TX 76941
(915) 835-6111
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Irion County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Irion County, TX include Irion Elementary School and Irion High School.
How many public schools are located in Irion County?
2 public schools are located in Irion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Irion County?
Irion County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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