For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,055 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Upshur County, TX are Harmony High School, Ore City High School and Gilmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Upshur County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Upshur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
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 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
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 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
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 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
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 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
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 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 high schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Upshur County, TX include Harmony High School, Ore City High School and Gilmer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Upshur County?
7 public high schools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Upshur County include: Ore City High School vs. New Diana High School, Harmony High School vs. Gilmer High School, New Diana High School vs. Big Sandy High School
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