For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,276 students in Gladewater, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Gladewater, TX are Union Grove J High School, Union Grove High School and Sabine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladewater, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gladewater have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gladewater, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove J High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11377 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gr: 7-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Union Grove High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11377 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Sabine High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5424 Fm 1252 W
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8587
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8587
Gr: 9-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10920 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-3481
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-3481
Gr: PK-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Sabine Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5424 Fm 1252 W
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-4767
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-4767
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Gladewater Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Loop 485
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Gladewater High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 W Gay Ave
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5591
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Weldon Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
314 E Saunders
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6921
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6921
Gr: 2-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Gay Ave
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2254
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2254
Gr: PK-1 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Gladewater, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 E Broadway
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6971
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-6971
Gr: 2-3 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Sabine Isd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
200 S White Oak Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8564
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-8564
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Union Grove Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
11220 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5509
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5509
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gladewater, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Gladewater, TX include Union Grove J High School, Union Grove High School and Sabine High School.
How many public schools are located in Gladewater?
10 public schools are located in Gladewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladewater?
Gladewater public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gladewater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gladewater include: Gladewater Primary vs. Union Grove Elementary School, Union Grove Elementary School vs. Gladewater Primary, Union Grove High School vs. Sabine High School
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