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 Wheeler School, Fort Elliott 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 56% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), 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 78%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shamrock High School, with ≥90% 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheeler School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Fort Elliott School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Wilson
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Gr: PK-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Kelton Isd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16703 Fm 2697
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Shamrock High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 Wheeler School, Fort Elliott 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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