📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 7 Rated Districts in Upshur County, TX
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Diana Independent School District | Diana | 10/10 Excellent | 90th |
| #2 | Union Grove Independent School District | Gladewater | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #3 | Harmony Independent School District | Big Sandy | 9/10 Excellent | 84th |
| #4 | Gilmer Independent School District | Gilmer | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #5 | Big Sandy Independent School District | Big Sandy | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #6 | Union Hill Independent School District | Gilmer | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #7 | Ore City Independent School District | Ore City | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
Best School Districts in Upshur County, Texas (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Upshur County, Texas that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using STAAR 2023 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Texas, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Upshur County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Upshur County, Texas? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Upshur County, Texas, the highest-rated is New Diana Independent School District (Diana), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 90th percentile of Texas districts on STAAR 2023 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (STAAR 2023), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.