For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,446 students in Wise County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX are Paradise High School, Boyd High School and Alvord High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise 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 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Wise County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alvord 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 38% 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 Wise County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paradise High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
338 School House Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Boyd High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9580
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9580
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Alvord High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1049 W Bypass 287
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-9643
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Decatur High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 E Eagle Summit Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,162 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Slidell Schools
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Chico High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
263 Fm 2952
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5783
Gr: 9-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Bridgeport High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Maroon Dr
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4064
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-4064
Gr: 9-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Wise County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgeport Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wise County Special Education Coop (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2105 16th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wise County, TX include Paradise High School, Boyd High School and Alvord High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wise County?
7 public high schools are located in Wise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wise County include: Bridgeport High School vs. Decatur High School, Decatur High School vs. Bridgeport High School, Boyd High School vs. Alvord High School
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