For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,364 students in Wood County, TX.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, TX are Hawkins H S / Middle School, Mineola High School and Quitman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public high schools.
Wood County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mineola High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawkins H S / Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mineola High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W Patten
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-3000
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Quitman High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Alter School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: 6-11 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Winnsboro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
634 Post Oak St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3641
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-3641
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Alba-golden High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: 6-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Yantis School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, TX?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wood County, TX include Hawkins H S / Middle School, Mineola High School and Quitman High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wood County?
7 public high schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wood County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wood County include: Mineola High School vs. Quitman High School, Alba-golden High School vs. Quitman High School, Alba-golden High School vs. Mineola High School
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