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Best Bowie County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,422 students in Bowie County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bowie County, TX are Redwater High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Maud School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Bowie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Bowie 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 Pleasant Grove High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bowie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwater High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3421
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5406 Mcknight Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-8005
Gr: 9-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Maud School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
389 Houston Dr
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Gr: PK-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Hooks High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Ave A
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
James Bowie High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Options Early Graduation High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
905 Martine St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Texas High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3891
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
New Boston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
# 1 Lion Dr
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6551
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
152 W Maple St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2422
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Liberty-eylau High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2905 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 832-1535
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
New Boston Daep
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6574
Gr: 2-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bowie County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bowie County, TX include Redwater High School, Pleasant Grove High School and Maud School.
How many public high schools are located in Bowie County?
12 public high schools are located in Bowie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie County?
Bowie County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bowie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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