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Best Upshur County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,055 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Upshur County, TX are Harmony High School, Ore City High School and Gilmer High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Upshur County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harmony 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 35% 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 Upshur County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5495
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Ore City High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Gilmer High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 Buffalo
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7500
Gr: 9-12 | 895 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
New Diana High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11826 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8001
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Gr: 8-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Big Sandy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Upshur County, TX include Harmony High School, Ore City High School and Gilmer High School.
How many public high schools are located in Upshur County?
7 public high schools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?

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