For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 200 students in Irion County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary school in Irion County, TX is Irion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irion County, TX public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Irion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Irion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irion Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 N 3rd St
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-3991
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-3991
Grades: PK-6
| 200 students
Irion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fairview Accelerated (Aep) High School (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
P O Box 469
Mertzon, TX 76941
(915) 835-6111
Mertzon, TX 76941
(915) 835-6111
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Irion County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Irion County, TX include Irion Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Irion County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Irion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Irion County?
Irion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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