For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,864 students in Morris County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Morris County, TX are Pewitt Elementary School, Pewitt J High School and Daingerfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Morris County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pewitt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
374 County Rd 4318
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2404
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2404
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Pewitt J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1216 Us Hwy 67 W
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2505
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Daingerfield High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 Tiger Dr
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3968
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3968
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Pewitt High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1216 Us Hwy 67 W
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2293
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2293
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Linda Dr
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3501
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3501
Gr: 3-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Daingerfield J High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Texas St
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1305 W Watson Blvd
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2901
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2901
Gr: PK-2 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morris County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Morris County, TX include Pewitt Elementary School, Pewitt J High School and Daingerfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Morris County?
7 public schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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