For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,635 students in Wilbarger County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilbarger County, TX are Northside School, Harrold School and Vernon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilbarger County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilbarger County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilbarger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18040 Hwy 283 N
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-2551
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-2551
Gr: K-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Harrold School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18106 Stewart St
Harrold, TX 76364
(940) 886-2213
Harrold, TX 76364
(940) 886-2213
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Yamparika St
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6231
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6231
Gr: 6-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Vernon Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Stadium Dr
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-4309
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-4309
Gr: 2-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Ntsh Pri Program Wichita Campus
Alternative School
6515 Kemp Blvd
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1900
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1900
Gr: 2-7 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
2915 Sand Rd
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-4381
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-4381
Gr: PK-1 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Wilbarger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1300 Paradise St
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1859
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1859
Gr: 2-3 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
8407 F M 433 West
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9347
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9347
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wilbarger County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilbarger County, TX include Northside School, Harrold School and Vernon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilbarger County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Wilbarger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wilbarger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wilbarger County include: Harrold School vs. Northside School, Harrold School vs. Vernon Elementary School, Northside School vs. Harrold School
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