For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 23 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top-ranked public charter school in Upshur County, TX is Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, TX public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 49% statewide average). Charter schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Upshur County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gr: K-12
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Upshur County, TX include Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in Upshur County?
1 public charter schools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public charter schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter schools average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
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