For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 920 students in Nocona, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Nocona, TX are Nocona Elementary School, Prairie Valley School and Nocona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nocona, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nocona have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nocona, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nocona Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Montague Hwy
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Nocona Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Cooke & Cottonwood
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Nocona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Clay
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nocona, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Nocona, TX include Nocona Elementary School, Prairie Valley School and Nocona Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Nocona?
4 public schools are located in Nocona.
What is the racial composition of students in Nocona?
Nocona public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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