For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,446 students in Wise County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX are Paradise High School, Boyd High School and Alvord High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Wise County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alvord 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 38% 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 Wise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 School House Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Boyd High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9580
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9580
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Alvord High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1049 W Bypass 287
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Decatur High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Slidell Schools
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Chico High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
263 Fm 2952
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Maroon Dr
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4064
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4064
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Wise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgeport Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wise County Special Education Coop (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2105 16th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX include Paradise High School, Boyd High School and Alvord High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wise County?
7 public high schools are located in Wise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% 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 Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wise County include: Bridgeport High School vs. Decatur High School, Decatur High School vs. Bridgeport High School, Boyd High School vs. Alvord High School
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