For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,149 students in Archer County, TX. Archer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
The top ranked public schools in Archer County, TX are Archer City Elementary School, Windthorst Elementary School and Holliday High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Archer County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Archer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Archer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Archer City Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
602 S Ash St
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4506
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4506
Grades: PK-6
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Windthorst Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6679
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6679
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
Holliday High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1624
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1624
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Windthorst Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6605
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6605
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: #55.
Holliday Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1314
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1314
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #66.
Archer City High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Ash St
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4713
Archer City, TX 76351
(940) 574-4713
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Rank: #77.
Windthorst High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #88.
Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1986
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1986
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Archer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Archer County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Archer County, TX include Archer City Elementary School, Windthorst Elementary School and Holliday High School. Archer County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Texas.
How many public schools are located in Archer County?
8 public schools are located in Archer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Archer County?
Archer County public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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