For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,907 students in Palo Pinto County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Santo High School, Mineral Wells Academy and Graford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Palo Pinto County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mineral Wells High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palo Pinto County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santo High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Grades: 6-12
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral Wells Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3033
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3033
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
Rank: #33.
Graford School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Grades: PK-12
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
Gordon School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Grades: PK-12
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Strawn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 672-5776
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 672-5776
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
Rank: #66.
Mineral Wells High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students
Palo Pinto County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
300 S W 13th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Grades: 2-3
| 487 students
2012 S E 12th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Grades: PK-1
| 707 students
Mineral Wells/palo Pinto County Daep (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1806 N E 1st Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Santo High School, Mineral Wells Academy and Graford School.
How many public high schools are located in Palo Pinto County, TX?
6 public high schools are located in Palo Pinto County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County, TX?
Palo Pinto County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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