For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,325 students in Mitchell County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, TX are Wallace Accelerated High School, Westbrook School and Colorado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Westbrook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 Bertner
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Gr: PK-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Colorado High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Loraine School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Lightfoot
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
Gr: PK-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Colorado El And Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 E 10th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Gr: PK-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Colorado Isd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Bertner
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Gr: 10 | 1 student
312 E 12th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2673
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2673
Gr: 7 | 1 student
Wallace Accelerated High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
312 E 12th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Gr: 9
Wallace Accelerated High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 282-2311
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 282-2311
Wallace Alternative Campus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 766-3652
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 766-3652
Gr: 6-12
Wallace High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Gr: 6-11 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Mitchell County, TX include Wallace Accelerated High School, Westbrook School and Colorado High School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County?
5 public schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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