For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,722 students in Bowie, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Bowie, TX are Bowie High School, Bowie J High School and Gold Burg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bowie have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bowie, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bowie High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
341 E Hwy 287 N
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2840
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Bowie J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Tarrant St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Rank: #44.
Bowie Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Mill St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2895
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2895
Grades: 3-5
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
405 Lovers Ln
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2901
Grades: PK-2
| 388 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bowie, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Bowie, TX include Bowie High School, Bowie J High School and Gold Burg School.
How many public schools are located in Bowie?
5 public schools are located in Bowie.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie?
Bowie public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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