For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 9,748 students in Nolan County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nolan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nolan County (2026)
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.
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: #88.
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%
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 elementary schools in Nolan County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nolan County, TX include Highland School, Blackwell School and Roscoe Collegiate High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nolan County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Nolan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nolan County?
Nolan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Nolan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Nolan County include: Roscoe Collegiate High School vs. Highland School, Highland School vs. Blackwell School, Blackwell School vs. Highland School
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