Best Schools in Wise County, TX
Wise County, TX has 49 public schools (12 high, 16 middle, 20 elementary) serving 27,038 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Wise County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wise County, TX
The top high schools in Wise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacksboro H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksboro Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 335 Students
2. Alvord H S
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Alvord Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 236 Students
3. Paradise H S
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Paradise Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
4. Boyd H S
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Boyd Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 386 Students
5. Azle H S
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Azle Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2054 Students
6. Springtown H S
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Springtown Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1182 Students
7. Decatur H S
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Decatur Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
8. Northwest H S
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2264 Students
9. Krum H S
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Krum Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
10. Chico H S
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Chico Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 155 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wise County, TX
The top middle schools in Wise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alvord Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alvord Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students
2. Paradise Middle
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Paradise Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 293 Students
3. Mccarroll Middle
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Decatur Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
4. Chico Middle
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Chico Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 131 Students
5. Truett Wilson Middle
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1414 Students
6. Krum Middle
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Krum Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students
7. Chisholm Trail Middle
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Northwest Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 684 Students
8. W E Hoover El
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Azle Isd • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 491 Students
9. Jacksboro Middle
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Jacksboro Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 251 Students
10. Santo Forte J H
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Azle Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 514 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wise County, TX
The top elementary schools in Wise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Young El
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Decatur Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
2. Boyd El
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Boyd Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 478 Students
3. Alvord El
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Alvord Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
4. Goshen Creek El
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Springtown Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 645 Students
5. Stem Academy At Enis El
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Decatur Isd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 322 Students
6. Springtown El
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Springtown Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 674 Students
7. Chico El
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Chico Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 263 Students
8. Springtown Reno El
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Springtown Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 372 Students
9. Paradise El
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Paradise Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 436 Students
10. Paradise Int
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Paradise Isd • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 181 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wise County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wise County, TX has a total population of 68,632 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wise 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 Wise County, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wise County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wise 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 Wise County, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wise County, TX
How many schools are in Wise County, TX?
Wise County, TX has 49 public schools: 12 high schools, 16 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 27,038 students in total.
How do schools in Wise County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Wise County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Wise County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wise 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: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wise County
8 places in Wise County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (6)
- Decatur Isd (6 schools)
- Boyd Isd (4 schools)
- Bridgeport Isd (4 schools)
- Paradise Isd (4 schools)
- Alvord Isd (3 schools)
- Chico Isd (3 schools)