For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 774 students in Ward County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ward County, TX are Monahans Educational Center, Monahans High School and Grandfalls-royalty School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ward County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Ward County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Ward County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monahans 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 73% 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 Ward County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monahans Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
813 S Alice
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2019
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Monahans High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 S Betty St
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-2519
Gr: 9-12 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Grandfalls-royalty School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
115 Ave C
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Grandfalls, TX 79742
(432) 547-2266
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Ward County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
804 S Dwight Ave
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Monahans, TX 79756
(432) 943-4521
Gr: 1-2 | 296 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Pyote High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
S I 20 Service Rd Exit Pyote
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Gr: 9-12
I 20 S Service Rd
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Pyote, TX 79777
(432) 389-5555
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ward County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ward County, TX include Monahans Educational Center, Monahans High School and Grandfalls-royalty School.
How many public high schools are located in Ward County?
3 public high schools are located in Ward County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ward County?
Ward County public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What It Takes to Run a Public School Day-to-Day
Explore what it takes to run a public school daily, from leadership and staffing to budgeting, safety, and student support systems.
Restorative Justice in Schools: What the Data Shows
Explore restorative justice in schools, including discipline data, outcomes, and implementation insights for educators and families.
Year-Round School Calendars: Pros, Cons, Research
Explore year-round school calendars, including benefits, drawbacks, and what academic research says about student outcomes.