For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,446 students in Wise County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX are Paradise High School, Alvord High School and Boyd High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Wise County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Decatur High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wise County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paradise High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 School House Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Alvord High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1049 W Bypass 287
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Boyd High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9580
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9580
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Slidell Schools
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Grades: PK-12
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Decatur High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Rank: #66.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Maroon Dr
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4064
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4064
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #77.
Chico High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
263 Fm 2952
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Wise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bridgeport Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Grades: 10-12
| 23 students
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Grades: 6
| n/a students
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Wise County Special Education Coop (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2105 16th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX include Paradise High School, Alvord High School and Boyd High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wise County?
7 public high schools are located in Wise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wise County include: Bridgeport High School vs. Decatur High School, Decatur High School vs. Bridgeport High School, Boyd High School vs. Alvord High School
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