For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 729 students in Olney, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Olney, TX are Olney J High School, Olney High School and Olney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olney, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Olney have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olney, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olney J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ave H
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #22.
Olney High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 W Grove
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5637
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5637
Grades: 9-12
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Olney, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Olney, TX include Olney J High School, Olney High School and Olney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Olney?
3 public schools are located in Olney.
What is the racial composition of students in Olney?
Olney public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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