For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,053 students in Wheeler County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, TX are Fort Elliott School, Wheeler School and Kelton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wheeler County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Elliott School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 E Wilson
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Briscoe, TX 79011
(806) 375-2454
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: #22.
Wheeler School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Mustang Dr
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5534
Grades: PK-12
| 387 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Kelton School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16703 Fm 2697
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Wheeler, TX 79096
(806) 826-5795
Grades: PK-12
| 153 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Shamrock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois St
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Shamrock Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
Shamrock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Illinois
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-3492
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15781 Fm 1036
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Shamrock, TX 79079
(806) 256-2039
Grades: PK-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Wheeler County, TX include Fort Elliott School, Wheeler School and Kelton School.
How many public schools are located in Wheeler County?
6 public schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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