For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,129 students in Young County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Young County, TX are Newcastle School, Olney High School and Graham High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Young County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Young County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public high schools.
Young County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Graham 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 34% 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 Young County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newcastle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Washington Ave
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Grades: PK-12
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Olney High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 W Grove
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5637
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-5637
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Graham High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Brazos St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1504
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
Graham Learning Center
Alternative School
1000 Brazos
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Grades: 12
| 1 students
Young County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1317 Old Jacksboro Rd
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-6023
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-6023
Grades: 1
| n/a students
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
1425 First St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Grades: PK-K
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Young County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Young County, TX include Newcastle School, Olney High School and Graham High School.
How many public high schools are located in Young County?
4 public high schools are located in Young County.
What is the racial composition of students in Young County?
Young County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Young County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Young County include: Graham High School vs. Olney High School, Graham High School vs. Newcastle School
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