For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,422 students in Bowie County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Bowie County, TX are Redwater High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Hooks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bowie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Bowie County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hooks High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bowie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redwater High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3421
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3421
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5406 Mcknight Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Grades: 9-12
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Hooks High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ave A
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2215
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2215
Grades: 8-12
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Maud School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
389 Houston Dr
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Grades: PK-12
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Options Early Graduation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 Martine St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Rank: #66.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Grades: 5-12
| 411 students
Rank: #77.
James Bowie High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #88.
Texas High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3891
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3891
Grades: 9-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #99.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
152 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1010.
New Boston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lion Dr
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6551
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6551
Grades: 9-12
| 343 students
Rank: #1111.
Liberty-eylau High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 832-1535
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 832-1535
Grades: 9-12
| 536 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Boston Daep
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6574
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6574
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Bowie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bowie County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
141 Plaza West
Texarkana, TX 75501
Texarkana, TX 75501
Grades: 9
| 1 students
112 Pr 41161
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-1112
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-1112
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Eagle Project (Texarkana) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
36b Oaklawn Village
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 792-0133
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 792-0133
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Holy Highway (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 157
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-3317
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-3317
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Juvenile Justice Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
141 Plaza W
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2855
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2855
Grades: 4-11
| 51 students
5555 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Grades: 5-6
| 345 students
5492 Hwy 59 S
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5390
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5390
Grades: K-1
| 321 students
Liberty-eylau School Of Success (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
766 Macedonia Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5767
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5767
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Lincoln Street Alter (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1915 Pine St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2175
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2175
Grades: 2-12
| 35 students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 East 5th St
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-6077
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-6077
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
3347 S Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 628-6574
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 628-6574
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Boston Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 628-6574
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 628-6574
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Boston Daep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
530 Hospital Dr
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-8900
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-8900
Grades: PK-2
| 343 students
3201 Lincoln Ave
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Grades: 3-8
| 100 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bowie County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Bowie County, TX include Redwater High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Hooks High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bowie County?
12 public high schools are located in Bowie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie County?
Bowie County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bowie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bowie County include: Texas High School vs. Pleasant Grove High School, Pleasant Grove High School vs. Texas High School, James Bowie High School vs. Dekalb High School
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