For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,290 students in Morris County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, TX are Pewitt Elementary School, Pewitt J High School and South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morris County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pewitt Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
374 County Rd 4318
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2404
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2404
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #22.
Pewitt J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1216 Us Hwy 67 W
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2505
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2505
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
South Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Linda Dr
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3501
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-3501
Grades: 3-5
| 216 students
Rank: #44.
Daingerfield J High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Texas St
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
1305 W Watson Blvd
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2901
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2901
Grades: PK-2
| 268 students
Morris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Milam St
Lone Star, TX 75668
(903) 656-2351
Lone Star, TX 75668
(903) 656-2351
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morris County, TX include Pewitt Elementary School, Pewitt J High School and South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morris County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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