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Best Schools in Gilmer, TX
Gilmer, TX has 34 public schools (10 high, 11 middle, 13 elementary) serving 14,871 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Gilmer exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gilmer, TX
The top high schools in Gilmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Grove H S
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Union Grove Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
2. Gilmer H S
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Gilmer Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 815 Students
3. Harmony H S
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Harmony Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
4. New Diana H S
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New Diana Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
5. Longview H S
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Longview Isd • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 2170 Students
6. Ore City H S
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Ore City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
7. Gladewater H S
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Gladewater Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 459 Students
8. Pittsburg H S
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Pittsburg Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
9. Big Sandy H S
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Big Sandy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
10. Union Hill H S
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Union Hill Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 143 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gilmer, TX
The top middle schools in Gilmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Union Grove J H
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Union Grove Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 126 Students
2. Harmony J H
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Harmony Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 258 Students
3. Pittsburg J H
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Pittsburg Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 349 Students
4. Judson Steam Academy
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Longview Isd • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
5. New Diana Middle
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New Diana Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students
6. Gilmer Int
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Gilmer Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 402 Students
7. Pittsburg Int
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Pittsburg Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 296 Students
8. Bruce J H
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Gilmer Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 429 Students
9. Ore City Middle
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Ore City Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 183 Students
10. Big Sandy J H
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Big Sandy Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 145 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gilmer, TX
The top elementary schools in Gilmer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pittsburg El
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Pittsburg Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 545 Students
2. Robert F Hunt El
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New Diana Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 574 Students
3. Gilmer El
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Gilmer Isd • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 1179 Students
4. Harmony Int
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Harmony Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 156 Students
5. Harmony El
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Harmony Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 313 Students
6. Union Grove El
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Union Grove Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 406 Students
7. Big Sandy El
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Big Sandy Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
8. Johnston-mcqueen El
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Longview Isd • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
9. Ore City El
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Ore City Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
10. Weldon El
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Gladewater Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 529 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gilmer, TX
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gilmer, TX has a total population of 17,940 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gilmer, 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 Gilmer, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gilmer, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gilmer, 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 Gilmer, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gilmer, TX
How many schools are in Gilmer, TX?
Gilmer, TX has 34 public schools: 10 high schools, 11 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 14,871 students in total.
How do schools in Gilmer perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Gilmer score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Gilmer exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gilmer?
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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Every school in Gilmer
6 of 6 schools in Gilmer carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2D: 1F: 1
All 6 public schools we grade in Gilmer. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.