For the 2026 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, Quitman Elementary School and Hawkins H S / Middle 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 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineola Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 W Loop 564
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
902 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Hawkins H S / Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Quitman J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Mineola Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 W Loop 564
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-2466
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-2466
Gr: 4-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0536
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1010.
Winnsboro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
634 Post Oak St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3641
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Winnsboro J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Newsome St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Alba-golden High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Winnsboro Memorial Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 S Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-6426
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-6426
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Alba-golden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Yantis Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Yantis School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
232 Ne Loop 564
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5488
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5488
Gr: PK-3 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 154
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Salesmanship Club (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rt 1 Box 305
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Winnsboro Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
505 South Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
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, Quitman Elementary School and Hawkins H S / Middle 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 76% (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 Intermediate School vs. Alba-golden Elementary School, Alba-golden Elementary School vs. Mineola Intermediate School, Alba-golden High School vs. Mineola High School
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