| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord Independent School District | Alvord | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 821 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northwest Independent School District | Newark | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 29,248 | 34 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Paradise Independent School District | Paradise | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,298 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Decatur Independent School District | Decatur | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 3,838 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chico Independent School District | Chico | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 549 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bridgeport Independent School District | Bridgeport | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 2,058 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Boyd Independent School District | Boyd | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,266 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Slidell Independent School District | Slidell | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 441 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Wise County compares
Together they enroll 39,519 students across 59 schools. The largest is Northwest Independent School District with 29,248 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, below the Texas average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Wise County, Texas
Wise County has 8 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Wise County is Alvord Independent School District (9/10). 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 Wise County, TX?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Wise 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 Wise County, TX?
Of the districts serving Wise County, Alvord Independent School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 80th 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.