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Best Public Schools in Bowie County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bowie County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 45 public schools serving 17,456 students in Bowie County, TX (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Bowie County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bowie County, TX are Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School, Red Lick Elementary School and Pleasant Grove Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bowie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bowie County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4826 University Park
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 791-2262
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Red Lick Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-8230
Gr: PK-4 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8480 N Kings Hwy
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 832-0001
Gr: 3-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hooks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Precinct Rd
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Redwater J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
204 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3227
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
Red Lick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-6006
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #11 - 1211. - 12.
James Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Malta Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6178 W Us Hwy 82
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 667-2950
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Waggoner Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6335 Gibson Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 255-3301
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
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: #14 - 1514. - 15.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1616.
Hooks J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3921 Fm 560
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2568
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
New Boston Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1215 Hwy 8 N
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6588
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Redwater Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 Ware St
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3412
Gr: 4-6 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
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: #2121.
Dekalb Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W Fannin St
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2328
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Redwater Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
206 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3425
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2525.
Wake Village Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Wildcat Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4261
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
Leary Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9500 W New Boston Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
James L Germany Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
929 W Grizzly Dr
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
Gr: 5-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
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 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2929.
Nash Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Burton St
Nash, TX 75569
(903) 838-4321
Gr: PK-5 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3030.
Texas Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 College Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5631
Gr: 6-8 | 1,421 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3131.
Liberty-eylau Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5492 Us-59
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5347
Gr: 1-4 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
604 N Mccoy Blvd
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6521
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3434.
Liberty-eylau Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5555 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Gr: 5-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W 25th St
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-8001
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bowie County, TX?
How many public schools are located in Bowie County?
44 public schools are located in Bowie County.
What percentage of students in Bowie County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Bowie County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie County?
Bowie County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bowie County are often viewed compared to one another?

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