For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,052 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Upshur County, TX are Gilmer High School, Azleway - Big Sandy and Harmony 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 43% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Upshur County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than 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 31% 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 Upshur County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Azleway - Big Sandy
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
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 199 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 161 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 high schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Upshur County, TX include Gilmer High School, Azleway - Big Sandy and Harmony High School.
How many public high schools are located in Upshur County, TX?
7 public high schools are located in Upshur County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County, TX?
Upshur County, TX public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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