Top 5 Best Morris County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,846 students in Morris County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Morris County, TX are Pewitt Elementary School, Pewitt High School and Pewitt J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Morris County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pewitt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
374 County Rd 4318
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2404
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Pewitt High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1216 Us Hwy 67 W
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2293
Grades: 9-12
| 237 students
Rank: #33.
Pewitt J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1216 Us Hwy 67 W
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2505
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #44.
Daingerfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Tiger Dr
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3968
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Linda Dr
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3501
Grades: 3-5
| 218 students
Rank: #66.
Daingerfield J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Texas St
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
1305 W Watson Blvd
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2901
Grades: PK-2
| 270 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Morris County, TX

Morris County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Milam St
Lone Star, TX 75668
(903) 656-2351
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Morris County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Morris County, TX include Pewitt Elementary School, Pewitt High School and Pewitt J High School.
How many public schools are located in Morris County?
7 public schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

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