For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 784 students in Wheeler County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Wheeler County, TX are Fort Elliott School, Wheeler School and Kelton Isd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Wheeler County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shamrock High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% 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 Wheeler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Elliott School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 E Wilson
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Grades: PK-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Kelton Isd
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16703 Fm 2697
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Shamrock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wheeler County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Wheeler County, TX include Fort Elliott School, Wheeler School and Kelton Isd.
How many public high schools are located in Wheeler County?
4 public high schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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