For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,136 students in Young County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Young County, TX are Olney J High School, Graham High School and Newcastle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Young County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Young County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Young County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olney J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ave H
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Graham High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Brazos St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1504
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Newcastle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Washington Ave
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Grades: PK-12
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Olney High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 W Grove
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5637
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5637
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1219 Cliff Dr
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-4090
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 996 students
Rank: #66.
Olney Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Hamilton St
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5608
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5608
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #77.
Graham J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Second St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graham Learning Center
Alternative School
1000 Brazos
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Young County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1317 Old Jacksboro Rd
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-6023
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-6023
Grades: 1
| n/a students
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
1425 First St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Grades: PK-K
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Young County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Young County, TX include Olney J High School, Graham High School and Newcastle School.
How many public schools are located in Young County?
8 public schools are located in Young County.
What is the racial composition of students in Young County?
Young County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Young County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Young County include: Graham J High School vs. Olney J High School, Olney J High School vs. Graham J High School, Newcastle School vs. Olney J High School
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