| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Diana Independent School District | Diana | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,186 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Union Grove Independent School District | GLADEWATER | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 761 | 3 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Harmony Independent School District | BIG SANDY | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 1,009 | 4 | PK–12 | 0 |
| Gilmer Independent School District | Gilmer | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 2,825 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Big Sandy Independent School District | Big Sandy | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 671 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Union Hill Independent School District | GILMER | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 254 | 2 | PK–12 | 0 |
| 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 7,531 students across 22 schools. The largest is Gilmer Independent School District with 2,825 students. Districts here average 7.1/10, above the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Upshur County, Texas
Upshur County has 7 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Upshur County is New Diana 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 Upshur County, TX?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Upshur 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 Upshur County, TX?
Of the districts serving Upshur County, New Diana Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th 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.