For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,325 students in Mitchell County, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, TX are Wallace Accelerated High School, Colorado High School and Westbrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mitchell County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mitchell County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mitchell County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wallace Accelerated High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #22.
Colorado High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Westbrook School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 Bertner
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Grades: PK-12
| 245 students
Rank: #44.
Colorado El And Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1244 E 10th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Grades: PK-8
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
Loraine School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 S Lightfoot
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
Loraine, TX 79532
(325) 737-2225
Grades: PK-12
| 133 students
Mitchell County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Colorado Isd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
102 Bertner
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Westbrook, TX 79565
(325) 644-2311
Grades: 10
| 1 students
312 E 12th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2673
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2673
Grades: 7
| 1 students
440 Cedar St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5215
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-5215
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
1435 Elm St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-3471
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Wallace Accelerated High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
312 E 12th St
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Wallace Accelerated High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 282-2311
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 282-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wallace Alternative Campus (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 766-3652
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 766-3652
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Wallace High School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
149 S Hwy 208
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Colorado City, TX 79512
(325) 728-2392
Grades: 6-11
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Mitchell County, TX include Wallace Accelerated High School, Colorado High School and Westbrook School.
How many public schools are located in Mitchell County?
5 public schools are located in Mitchell County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mitchell County?
Mitchell County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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