For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Graham Learning Center
Alternative School
1000 Brazos
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-1546
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Young County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 15%
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1425 First St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Gr: PK-K | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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: Olney High School vs. Graham High School, Graham High School vs. Newcastle School, Newcastle School vs. Graham High School
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