For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 2,812 students in Bosque County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Bosque County, TX are Clifton Middle School, Clifton High School and Valley Mills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bosque County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bosque County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bosque County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clifton Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1102 Key Ave
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1856
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1856
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clifton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 N Ave Q
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1845
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1845
Gr: 9-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Valley Mills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 W Ave C
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5526
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5526
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Cranfills Gap School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 S 2nd St
Cranfills Gap, TX 76637
(254) 263-3388
Cranfills Gap, TX 76637
(254) 263-3388
Gr: PK-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Iredell School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Mclain St
Iredell, TX 76649
(254) 364-2411
Iredell, TX 76649
(254) 364-2411
Gr: PK-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Valley Mills J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy # 6 & # 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Clifton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Key Ave
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1875
Clifton, TX 76634
(254) 675-1875
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Valley Mills High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy # 6 & # 1 Eagle Way
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Valley Mills, TX 76689
(254) 932-5251
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
Kopperl School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Cr 1240
Kopperl, TX 76652
(254) 889-3502
Kopperl, TX 76652
(254) 889-3502
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Cr 2515
Meridian, TX 76665
(254) 435-2731
Meridian, TX 76665
(254) 435-2731
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Meridian High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cr 2515
Meridian, TX 76665
(254) 435-2723
Meridian, TX 76665
(254) 435-2723
Gr: 6-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1212.
Walnut Springs School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
184 Ave A
Walnut Springs, TX 76690
(254) 797-2132
Walnut Springs, TX 76690
(254) 797-2132
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Morgan School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1306 Charles St
Morgan, TX 76671
(254) 635-2311
Morgan, TX 76671
(254) 635-2311
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bosque County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Bosque County, TX include Clifton Middle School, Clifton High School and Valley Mills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bosque County?
13 public schools are located in Bosque County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bosque County?
Bosque County public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bosque County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bosque County include: Valley Mills Elementary School vs. Clifton Elementary School, Morgan School vs. Kopperl School, Clifton Middle School vs. Meridian High School
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