| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmer Independent School District | Gilmer | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,825 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Big Sandy Independent School District | Big Sandy | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 671 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ore City Independent School District | Ore City | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 825 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Upshur County compares
Together they enroll 4,321 students across 10 schools. The largest is Gilmer Independent School District with 2,825 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Upshur County is Gilmer Independent School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Texas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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