For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,055 students in Red River County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Red River County, TX are Rivercrest J High School, Avery School and Rivercrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Red River County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Us Hwy 271 S
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Avery School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 San Antonio St
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3431
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3431
Gr: PK-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Rivercrest High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4126 Us Hwy 271
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4220 Us Hwy 271 S
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Detroit J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 1st St Nw
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Detroit Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 2nd Se
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Detroit High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
630 1st St Nw
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Clarence Nix Jr Dr
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #99.
Clarksville Middle And High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Donoho St
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: 6-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Red River County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Red River County, TX include Rivercrest J High School, Avery School and Rivercrest High School.
How many public schools are located in Red River County?
10 public schools are located in Red River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red River County?
Red River County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Red River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Red River County include: Detroit High School vs. Clarksville Middle And High School, Rivercrest Elementary School vs. Detroit Elementary School, Detroit Elementary School vs. Rivercrest Elementary School
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