For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 958 students in Gilmer, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Gilmer, TX are Gilmer High School and Union Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Gilmer have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Gilmer, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gilmer High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gilmer, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 815 students
Rank: #22.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Gilmer, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gilmer, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Gilmer, TX include Gilmer High School and Union Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gilmer?
2 public high schools are located in Gilmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer?
Gilmer public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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