| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montague Independent School District | Montague | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 151 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Saint Jo Independent School District | Saint Jo | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 345 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Nocona Independent School District | Nocona | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 804 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Prairie Valley Independent School District | NOCONA | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 128 | 1 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Gold-Burg Independent School District | Ringgold | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 154 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bowie Independent School District | Bowie | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,644 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Forestburg Independent School District | Forestburg | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 185 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Montague County compares
Together they enroll 3,411 students across 13 schools. The largest is Bowie Independent School District with 1,644 students. Districts here average 6.1/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Montague County, Texas
Montague County has 7 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montague County is Montague Independent School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (STAAR 2023), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Montague County, TX?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Montague County, TX. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Montague County, TX?
Of the districts serving Montague County, Montague Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Texas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Texas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Texas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Texas only, never across state lines.