For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,149 students in Archer County, TX. Archer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
The top-ranked public schools in Archer County, TX are Archer City Elementary School, Windthorst Elementary School and Windthorst Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Archer County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Archer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Archer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Archer City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
602 S Ash St
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4506
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4506
Gr: PK-6 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Windthorst Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6679
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6679
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Windthorst Junior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6605
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6605
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Holliday Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1314
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1314
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Archer City High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Ash St
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4713
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4713
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Holliday High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1624
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Windthorst High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1986
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1986
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Archer County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Archer County, TX include Archer City Elementary School, Windthorst Elementary School and Windthorst Junior High School. Archer County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Archer County?
8 public schools are located in Archer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Archer County?
Archer County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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