Best Schools in Cooke County, TX
Cooke County, TX has 33 public schools (9 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 11,736 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Cooke County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cooke County, TX
The top high schools in Cooke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lindsay H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lindsay Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 229 Students
2. Muenster H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muenster Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 256 Students
3. Whitesboro H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Whitesboro Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 455 Students
4. Callisburg H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Callisburg Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
5. Collinsville H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Collinsville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 237 Students
6. Pilot Point H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pilot Point Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
7. Saint Jo H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Jo Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 149 Students
8. Valley View H S
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 266 Students
9. Gainesville H S
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Projected Test Scores
Gainesville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cooke County, TX
The top middle schools in Cooke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitesboro Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Whitesboro Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
2. Callisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Callisburg Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 256 Students
3. Pilot Point Selz Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Pilot Point Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 330 Students
4. Valley View Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Valley View Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 281 Students
5. Gainesville J H
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gainesville Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 426 Students
6. Gainesville Int
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Gainesville Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 408 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cooke County, TX
The top elementary schools in Cooke County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muenster El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muenster Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 307 Students
2. Sivells Bend El
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Projected Test Scores
Sivells Bend Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 70 Students
3. Lindsay El
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Projected Test Scores
Lindsay Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 257 Students
4. Saint Jo El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Saint Jo Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 196 Students
5. Collinsville El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Collinsville Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
6. Whitesboro Int
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Whitesboro Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 386 Students
7. Walnut Bend El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Walnut Bend Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 54 Students
8. Pilot Point El
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Pilot Point Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 516 Students
9. Valley View El
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Valley View Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 373 Students
10. Callisburg El
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Projected Test Scores
Callisburg Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cooke County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cooke County, TX has a total population of 41,668 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cooke County, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cooke County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cooke County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cooke County, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cooke County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cooke County, TX
How many schools are in Cooke County, TX?
Cooke County, TX has 33 public schools: 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 11,736 students in total.
How do schools in Cooke County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in Cooke County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Cooke County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cooke County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cooke County
6 places in Cooke County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Gainesville (8)
- Valley View (3)
- Callisburg (2)
- Lindsay (2)
- Muenster (2)
- Era (1)
School districts (3)
- Gainesville Isd (5 schools)
- Callisburg Isd (3 schools)
- Valley View Isd (3 schools)