Top 10 Best Upshur County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 6,608 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Upshur County, TX are Robert F Hunt Elementary School, Gilmer High School and Harmony Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Upshur County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert F Hunt Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11150 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8004
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8004
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Gilmer High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 728 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Intermediate School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5492
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5492
Grades: 4-5
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5496
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5496
Grades: PK-3
| 322 students
Rank: #55.
Azleway - Big Sandy High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
Rank: #66.
New Diana Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11854 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #77.
Harmony High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5495
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5495
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #88.
Big Sandy Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #99.
Big Sandy J High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Rank: #1010.
Harmony J High School
Math: 45% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #1111.
Bruce J High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Grades: 7-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1212.
Ore City High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #1313.
New Diana High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11826 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8001
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8001
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #1414.
Gilmer Intermediate School
Math: 42% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Grades: 5-6
| 369 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Big Sandy High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1717.
Gilmer Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Grades: PK-4
| 1,023 students
Rank: #1818.
Ore City Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7001 Us Hwy 259 N
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Union Hill High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Grades: 6-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2020.
Ore City Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ore City Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Upshur County, TX are Robert F Hunt Elementary School, Gilmer High School and Harmony Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Upshur County, TX?
20 public schools are located in Upshur County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County, TX?
Upshur County, TX minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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