For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 862 students in Mills County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Mills County, TX are Goldthwaite Middle School, Goldthwaite Elementary School and Goldthwaite High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mills County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mills County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goldthwaite Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1507 Trent St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3630
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3630
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Goldthwaite Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Campbell St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3055
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3055
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Goldthwaite High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1509 Hannah Valley Rd
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3081
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3081
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 E Hwy 80
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Gr: 2-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Priddy School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Sh 16 N
Priddy, TX 76870
(325) 966-3323
Priddy, TX 76870
(325) 966-3323
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Mullin Main
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 Bulldog Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Ranch School
Alternative School
850 Fm 574 W
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Mills County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Mountain High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
3201 Fm 929
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 372-4091
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 372-4091
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Fairview Special Programs Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
10062 Fm Hwy 380
Star, TX 76880
(325) 655-4912
Star, TX 76880
(325) 655-4912
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Hope Academy - Lubbock (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8004 York Ave
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 985-3374
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 985-3374
Gr: 3-10 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Mullin Canyon Academy Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4615 S Farm To Market Rd 1258
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Gr: 10-12
403 Bulldog Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Mullin Nicole's House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Commercial Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin Tfi Blue Skies (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
917 Midwestern Pkwy
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin Vision Quest (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
202 W 3rd St
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Gr: K-12
New Horizons (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
850 Fm 574 W
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 938-5513
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 938-5513
Gr: 3-11 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
New Horizons Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
F M 574
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 938-5513
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 938-5513
Gr: K-11 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Parkview School - Lubbock (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2402 Canyon Lake Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Gr: 12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Pecan Ridge High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
206 S Wallace Creek Rd
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Gr: 9-12
Spur City High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1500 State School Rd
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 985-3374
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 985-3374
64 S Fm 1047
Star, TX 76880
(325) 948-3661
Star, TX 76880
(325) 948-3661
Gr: PK-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mills County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Mills County, TX include Goldthwaite Middle School, Goldthwaite Elementary School and Goldthwaite High School.
How many public schools are located in Mills County?
9 public schools are located in Mills County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills County?
Mills County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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