For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,628 students in Eastland County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Eastland County, TX are Cisco High School, Cisco J High School and Maxfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eastland County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Eastland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eastland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cisco High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Pershing
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3051
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3051
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Cisco J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Pershing
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3004
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3004
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Maxfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Cisco Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 W 11th St
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-1219
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-1219
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Siebert Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Little Maverick Trail
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5080
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5080
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Cisco Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 Ave H
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-4852
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-4852
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Gorman High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Eastland Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 W Plummer
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5040
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Eastland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Plummer
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5000
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Ranger Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Loop 254 E
Ranger, TX 76470
(254) 647-1138
Ranger, TX 76470
(254) 647-1138
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Rising Star High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 N Main St
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Gorman Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1313.
Ranger High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Loop 254 E
Ranger, TX 76470
(254) 647-3216
Ranger, TX 76470
(254) 647-3216
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Ranger Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Loop 254 E
Ranger, TX 76470
(254) 647-3216
Ranger, TX 76470
(254) 647-3216
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Rising Star Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
113 W Newton
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-2431
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-2431
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Eastland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastland Care Campus High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
900 W Plummer
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5120
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5120
Gr: 11-12 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eastland County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Eastland County, TX include Cisco High School, Cisco J High School and Maxfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Eastland County?
15 public schools are located in Eastland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eastland County?
Eastland County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Eastland County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Eastland County include: Maxfield Elementary School vs. Cisco Elementary School, Eastland Middle School vs. Cisco J High School, Rising Star Elementary School vs. Ranger Elementary School
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