For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 906 students in Wilbarger County, TX.
The top ranked public high schools in Wilbarger County, TX are Harrold School, North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon and Northside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilbarger County, TX public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Wilbarger County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public high schools.
Wilbarger County, TX public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vernon High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wilbarger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrold School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18106 Stewart St
Harrold, TX 76364
(940) 886-2213
Harrold, TX 76364
(940) 886-2213
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Hwy 70 N W
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9901
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
Rank: #33.
Northside School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18040 Hwy 283 N
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-2551
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-2551
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Vernon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2102 Yucca Ln
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-3377
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-3377
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vernon Isd Opportunity Center
Alternative School
2225 London
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1900
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1900
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Wilbarger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 Paradise St
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1859
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 553-1859
Grades: 2-3
| 278 students
8407 F M 433 West
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9347
Vernon, TX 76384
(940) 552-9347
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wilbarger County, TX?
The top ranked public high schools in Wilbarger County, TX include Harrold School, North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon and Northside School.
How many public high schools are located in Wilbarger County?
5 public high schools are located in Wilbarger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilbarger County?
Wilbarger County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Wilbarger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Wilbarger County include: Vernon High School vs. Northside School, Northside School vs. Vernon High School, Harrold School vs. Northside School
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