For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 862 students in Mills County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Mills County, TX are Goldthwaite Elementary School, Goldthwaite Middle 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 58% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mills County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goldthwaite Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1501 Campbell St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3055
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3055
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: #33.
Goldthwaite High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1509 Hannah Valley Rd
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3081
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3081
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mullin Mosaic
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1313 Washington St
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 E Hwy 80
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: K-11
| 17 students
Rank: #66.
Mullin Main
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 Bulldog Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: #88.
Mullin Oaks
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Fm 3254
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: 8-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Ranch School
Alternative School
850 Fm 574 W
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: 1-11
| 45 students
Mills County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cedar Mountain High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
3201 Fm 929
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 372-4091
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 372-4091
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
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
Grades: 10
| 1 students
Hope Academy - Brownwood (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
901 Ave B
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 643-1101
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 643-1101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hope Academy - Lubbock (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8004 York Ave
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 985-3374
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 985-3374
Grades: 3-10
| 7 students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
403 Bulldog Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Mullin Nicole's House (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
210 Commercial Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mullin Tfi Blue Skies (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
917 Midwestern Pkwy
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mullin Vision Quest (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
202 W 3rd St
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 3-11
| 48 students
New Horizons Ranch (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
F M 574
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 938-5513
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 938-5513
Grades: K-11
| 57 students
Parkview School - Lubbock (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2402 Canyon Lake Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Grades: 12
| 1 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Spur City High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1500 State School Rd
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 985-3374
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 985-3374
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Elementary School, Goldthwaite Middle 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
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