For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 943 students in Nocona, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Nocona, TX are Prairie Valley School, Nocona Elementary School and Prairie Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nocona, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nocona have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nocona, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Nocona Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Montague Hwy
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3151
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Nocona Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Cooke And Cottonwood
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #55.
Nocona High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Clay
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nocona, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Nocona, TX include Prairie Valley School, Nocona Elementary School and Prairie Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Nocona?
5 public schools are located in Nocona.
What is the racial composition of students in Nocona?
Nocona public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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