For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 6,847 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Upshur County, TX are Robert F Hunt Elementary School, Harmony Intermediate School and Harmony J High 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 49% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Upshur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert F Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11150 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8004
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8004
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Harmony Intermediate School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-7077
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-7077
Gr: 4-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Harmony J High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
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
Gr: PK-3 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Harmony High School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
New Diana Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11854 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Bruce J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Ore City High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Gilmer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1625 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7700
Gr: K-4 | 1,042 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
New Diana High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11826 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8001
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Sharon A Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
Gilmer Intermediate School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1623 Us Hwy 271 N
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Big Sandy J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Ore City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1919.
Ore City Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2020.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
316 Bledsoe
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7400
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7400
Gr: PK | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gr: K-12
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Upshur County, TX include Robert F Hunt Elementary School, Harmony Intermediate School and Harmony J High School.
How many public schools are located in Upshur County?
20 public schools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Upshur County include: Ore City High School vs. New Diana High School, Ore City Middle School vs. New Diana Middle School, Harmony High School vs. Gilmer High School
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