For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,323 students in Wood County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Wood County, TX are Mineola High School, Hawkins H S / Middle School and Quitman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood 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 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Wood County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mineola High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wood County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mineola High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Patten
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-3000
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Hawkins H S / Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Grades: 6-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Quitman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Alter School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Grades: 7-12
| 5 students
Rank: #55.
Alba-golden High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Grades: 6-12
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Winnsboro High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
634 Post Oak St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3641
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3641
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
Yantis School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 154
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Salesmanship Club (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rt 1 Box 305
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Winnsboro Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
505 South Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Wood County Alter High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wood County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Wood County, TX include Mineola High School, Hawkins H S / Middle School and Quitman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wood County?
7 public high schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wood County include: Alba-golden High School vs. Quitman High School, Mineola High School vs. Quitman High School, Hawkins H S / Middle School vs. Mineola High School
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