For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,173 students in Wilbarger County, TX (there are 1 private school, serving 43 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wilbarger County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilbarger County, TX are Harrold School, North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon and Northside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilbarger County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wilbarger County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilbarger County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrold School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18106 Stewart St
Harrold, TX 76364
(940) 886-2213
Harrold, TX 76364
(940) 886-2213
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Hwy 70 N W
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Grades: 7-11
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Northside School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18040 Hwy 283 N
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-2551
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-2551
Grades: K-12
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2102 Yucca Ln
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-3377
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Shive Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3130 Bacon St
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-4309
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-4309
Grades: 2-5
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Yamparika St
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6231
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-6231
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
2915 Sand Rd
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-4381
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-4381
Grades: PK-1
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vernon Isd Opportunity Center
Alternative School
2225 London
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1900
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1900
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Wilbarger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 Paradise St
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1859
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1859
Grades: 2-3
| 278 students
8407 F M 433 West
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9347
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9347
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilbarger County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Wilbarger County, TX include Harrold School, North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon and Northside School.
How many public schools are located in Wilbarger County?
8 public schools are located in Wilbarger County.
What percentage of students in Wilbarger County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wilbarger County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wilbarger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilbarger County include: Vernon High School vs. Northside School, Northside School vs. Vernon High School, Harrold School vs. Northside School
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