| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District | Monahans | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 2,197 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District | Barstow | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 2,776 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Grandfalls-Royalty Independent School District | Grandfalls | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 137 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Ward County compares
Together they enroll 5,110 students across 12 schools. The largest is Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District with 2,776 students. Districts here average 2.7/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Ward County, Texas
Ward County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ward County is Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District (4/10). 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 Ward County, TX?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Ward 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 Ward County, TX?
Of the districts serving Ward County, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 31st 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.