For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,716 students in Nolan County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Nolan County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX are Highland School, Blackwell School and Roscoe Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nolan County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nolan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nolan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6625 Fm 608
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3652
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3652
Grades: PK-12
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Blackwell School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
610 N Alamo
Blackwell, TX 79506
(325) 282-2311
Blackwell, TX 79506
(325) 282-2311
Grades: PK-12
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Roscoe Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Elm
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3327
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3327
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Grades: 3-5
| 368 students
Rank: #55.
Roscoe Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Elm
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3323
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3323
Grades: 1-5
| 197 students
Rank: #66.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Grades: 1-2
| 224 students
Rank: #77.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Grades: 6-8
| 423 students
Rank: #88.
Jp Cowen Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Rank: #99.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #1010.
Lone Star Online Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W 7th St
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Grades: K-7
| 7,834 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early Childhood
Charter School
1006 Main
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Grades: PK
| 69 students
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Grades: PK-K
| 243 students
Nolan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX include Highland School, Blackwell School and Roscoe Collegiate High School.
How many public schools are located in Nolan County?
13 public schools are located in Nolan County.
What percentage of students in Nolan County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Nolan County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nolan County?
Nolan County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nolan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nolan County include: Highland School vs. Blackwell School, Roscoe Collegiate High School vs. Highland School, Blackwell School vs. Highland School
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