For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,888 students in Frio County, TX (there are , serving 30 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Frio County, TX are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Frio County, TX are Dilley Elementary School, Pearsall Intermediate School and Mary Harper Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frio County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Frio County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Frio County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dilley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harriman St
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1313
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1313
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Pearsall Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
523 E Florida St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-3316
Grades: 3-5
| 454 students
Rank: #33.
Mary Harper Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Fm 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-2195
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Dilley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Grey Wolf Dr
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1814
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1814
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #55.
Pearsall J High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Alabama St
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8021
Grades: 6-8
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Pearsall High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Grades: 9-12
| 592 students
Rank: n/an/a
321 W Pena
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-4108
Grades: PK-2
| 530 students
Frio County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Big Foot Daep Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
245 Hwy 117
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Dilley, TX 78017
(830) 965-1912
Grades: 6-8
| 3 students
Bigfoot Alter Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
F M 472 And F M 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Grades: 8-11
| 10 students
Bigfoot Alter School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Fm Rd 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Bigfoot Alternative Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Fm 472 At 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 879-3073
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 879-3073
Grades: 8-10
| 2 students
Bigfoot Alternative High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Fm 472 And Fm 462
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Bigfoot, TX 78005
(830) 663-5020
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Pearsall Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1990 Maverick Dr
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Pearsall, TX 78061
(830) 334-8011
Grades: 6-11
| 16 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Frio County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Frio County, TX include Dilley Elementary School, Pearsall Intermediate School and Mary Harper Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Frio County?
7 public schools are located in Frio County.
What percentage of students in Frio County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Frio County are educated in public schools (compared to the TX state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Frio County?
Frio County public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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