For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,339 students in Montague County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX are Prairie Valley School, Forestburg School and Saint Jo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montague County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Montague County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Montague County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bowie 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 26% 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 Montague County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Forestburg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Saint Jo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #44.
Bowie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
341 E Hwy 287 N
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Nocona High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Clay
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3264
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #66.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Montague County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3rd And Hickory
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Montague County, TX include Prairie Valley School, Forestburg School and Saint Jo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montague County?
6 public high schools are located in Montague County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague County?
Montague County public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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