For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in Red River County, TX.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Red River County, TX are Avery Elementary School, Rivercrest J High School and Avery Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Red River County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Red River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 San Antonio St
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3116
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3116
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Rivercrest J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Us Hwy 271 S
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Avery Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 San Antonio St
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3431
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3431
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4220 Us Hwy 271 S
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Detroit J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Detroit Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 82
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Clarence Nix Jr Dr
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Clarksville Middle And High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Donoho St
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: 6-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Red River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 San Antonio St
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3079
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3079
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
204 S Donoho
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
110 E Garner
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Red River County, TX?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Red River County, TX include Avery Elementary School, Rivercrest J High School and Avery Secondary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Red River County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Red River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red River County?
Red River County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Red River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Red River County include: Detroit Elementary School vs. Avery Elementary School, Rivercrest Elementary School vs. Avery Elementary School, Avery Elementary School vs. Detroit Elementary School
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