For the 2025-26 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 Windthorst Junior 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 67% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Archer City Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Windthorst Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Windthorst Junior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6605
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6605
Gr: 6-8 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Holliday Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1314
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1314
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Archer City High School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Holliday High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1624
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Windthorst High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 St Marys Dr
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Windthorst, TX 76389
(940) 423-6680
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
751 College Ave
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1986
Holliday, TX 76366
(940) 586-1986
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Archer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 39
Megargel, TX 76370
(817) 563-2431
Megargel, TX 76370
(817) 563-2431
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 Windthorst Junior 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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