For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 10,716 students in Nolan County, TX (there are , serving 94 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Nolan County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX are Highland School, Blackwell School and Roscoe Collegiate High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nolan County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Nolan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nolan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6625 Fm 608
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3652
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3652
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Blackwell School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 N Alamo
Blackwell, TX 79506
(325) 282-2311
Blackwell, TX 79506
(325) 282-2311
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Roscoe Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Elm
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3327
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3327
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Sweetwater Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 3rd
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3491
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
East Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 E 12th St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-5282
Gr: 1-2 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Sweetwater Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Lamar
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 236-6303
Gr: 6-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Jp Cowen Achievement Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Roscoe Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Elm
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3323
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3323
Gr: 1-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #99.
Sweetwater High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Lone Star Online Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W 7th St
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Gr: K-7 | 7,834 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early Childhood
Charter School
1006 Main
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Roscoe, TX 79545
(325) 766-3629
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
1202 Corral St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-3482
Gr: PK | 69 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
1201 Mustang Dr
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 235-9222
Gr: PK-K | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Nolan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hobbs Alter Ed Co-op Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
207 Musgrove St
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Sweetwater, TX 79556
(325) 928-5813
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Nolan County, TX include Highland School, Blackwell School and Roscoe Collegiate High School.
How many public schools are located in Nolan County?
13 public schools are located in Nolan County.
What percentage of students in Nolan County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Nolan County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nolan County?
Nolan County public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Nolan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nolan County include: Roscoe Collegiate High School vs. Highland School, Highland School vs. Blackwell School, Sweetwater High School vs. Sweetwater Intermediate School
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