For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 715 students in Archer County, TX. The top-ranked public high schools in Archer County, TX are Archer City High School, Holliday High School and Windthorst High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Archer County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Archer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public high schools.
Archer County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holliday 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Archer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Archer City High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Ash St
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4713
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4713
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Holliday High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1624
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Windthorst High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Archer County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Archer County, TX include Archer City High School, Holliday High School and Windthorst High School. Archer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public high schools are located in Archer County?
3 public high schools are located in Archer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Archer County?
Archer County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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