For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,339 students in Montague County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX are Prairie Valley School, Saint Jo High School and Forestburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montague County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Montague County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public high schools.
Montague County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowie 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montague County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Saint Jo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Gr: 7-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Forestburg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Bowie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
341 E Hwy 287 N
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Nocona High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Clay
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Montague County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3rd And Hickory
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Gr: K-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX include Prairie Valley School, Saint Jo High School and Forestburg School.
How many public high schools are located in Montague County?
6 public high schools are located in Montague County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague County?
Montague County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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