Best Schools in Upshur County, TX
Upshur County, TX has 35 public schools (11 high, 11 middle, 13 elementary) serving 12,772 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Upshur County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Upshur County, TX
The top high schools in Upshur County, 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. Ore City H S
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Ore City Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
6. Gladewater H S
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Gladewater Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 459 Students
7. Pittsburg H S
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Pittsburg Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 726 Students
8. Big Sandy H S
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Big Sandy Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 189 Students
9. Winona H S
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Winona Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
10. Union Hill H S
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Union Hill Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 143 Students
Best Middle Schools in Upshur County, TX
The top middle schools in Upshur County, 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. New Diana Middle
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New Diana Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students
5. Gilmer Int
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Gilmer Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 402 Students
6. Pittsburg Int
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Pittsburg Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 296 Students
7. Bruce J H
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Gilmer Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 429 Students
8. Winona Middle
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Winona Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 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 Upshur County, TX
The top elementary schools in Upshur County, 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. Ore City El
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Ore City Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
9. Weldon El
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Gladewater Isd • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 529 Students
10. Winona El
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Winona Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 565 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Upshur County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Upshur County, TX has a total population of 40,892 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Upshur 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 Upshur County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Upshur County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Upshur County, TX.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Upshur County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Upshur County, TX
How many schools are in Upshur County, TX?
Upshur County, TX has 35 public schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 12,772 students in total.
How do schools in Upshur County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Upshur County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Upshur County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Upshur 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Upshur County, TX
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Upshur County
4 places in Upshur County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (6)
- Gilmer Isd (4 schools)
- Harmony Isd (4 schools)
- Big Sandy Isd (3 schools)
- New Diana Isd (3 schools)
- Ore City Isd (3 schools)
- Union Grove Isd (3 schools)