For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,329 students in Wood County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Wood County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Wood County, TX are Mineola Middle School, Mineola Elementary School and Quitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mineola Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 W Loop
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Mineola Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Patten
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-2466
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-2466
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Mineola High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Patten
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-3000
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #55.
Hawkins H S / Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Grades: 6-12
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
Quitman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #77.
Alter School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Quitman J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #99.
Winnsboro J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Newsome St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1010.
Yantis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #1111.
Alba-golden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1212.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1313.
Alba-golden High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
Rank: #1414.
Winnsboro Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Coke Rd
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3548
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3548
Grades: PK-2
| 356 students
Rank: #1515.
Winnsboro Memorial Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-6426
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-6426
Grades: 3-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1616.
Winnsboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
634 Post Oak St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3641
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 496 students
Rank: #1717.
Yantis School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 154
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Salesmanship Club (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rt 1 Box 305
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Winnsboro Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
505 South Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Wood County Alter High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wood County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Wood County, TX include Mineola Middle School, Mineola Elementary School and Quitman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wood County?
18 public schools are located in Wood County.
What percentage of students in Wood County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Wood County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wood County include: Mineola Elementary School vs. Alba-golden Elementary School, Alba-golden Elementary School vs. Mineola Elementary School, Mineola High School vs. Quitman High School
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