For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,369 students in Paris, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 256 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Paris, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Paris, TX are Chisum Middle School, Chisum High School and Chisum Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paris, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Paris have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paris, TX (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chisum Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Chisum High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Chisum Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #44.
Paris High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 929 students
Rank: #55.
Travis H S Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3270 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #66.
Frank Stone Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 1
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Cecil Everett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3201 Panther Way Bldg 9
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2061
Grades: 2-3
| 277 students
Rank: #88.
Bailey Int
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 3
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7971
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7971
Grades: 4-5
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Paris J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Grades: 7-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1010.
Aaron Parker Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
98 Cr 44112
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 732-3066
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 732-3066
Grades: PK-4
| 237 students
Rank: #1111.
North Lamar High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
295 Stone Ave
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2011
Grades: 9-12
| 711 students
Rank: #1212.
Justiss Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7458
Grades: K-4
| 533 students
Rank: #1313.
Aikin Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Pine Mill Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7443
Grades: K-4
| 924 students
Rank: #1414.
Crockett Int
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 S Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 5-6
| 527 students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7466
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
1350 6th N E
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7469
Grades: PK
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
3201 Panther Dr Bldg 12
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2081
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2081
Grades: PK-1
| 352 students
Paris, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
655 South Collegiate Dr
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7450
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
Lamar Delta Alter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3201 Lewis Ln
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7963
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Paris Daep High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1920 Clarksville
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7560
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Special Services (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
3480 Graham St
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7494
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paris, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Paris, TX include Chisum Middle School, Chisum High School and Chisum Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paris, TX?
17 public schools are located in Paris, TX.
What percentage of students in Paris, TX go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Paris, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paris, TX?
Paris, TX public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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