For the 2026 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, Newcastle School and Olney High 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 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Young County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olney J High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Ave H
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Washington Ave
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Olney High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 W Grove
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5637
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5637
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Graham Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1219 Cliff Dr
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-4090
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-4090
Gr: PK-5 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Graham High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Brazos St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1504
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Graham J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Second St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
Graham Learning Center
Alternative School
1000 Brazos
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Gr: 11-12 | 2 students
Young County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 15%
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1425 First St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Gr: PK-K | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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, Newcastle School and Olney High 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Young County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Young County include: Olney High School vs. Graham High School, Graham J High School vs. Olney J High School, Graham High School vs. Newcastle School
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