Upshur County Schools & Education
Upshur County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,107
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#102
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Upshur County
Measured School Summary
Upshur County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,107 per pupil, Upshur County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Upshur County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
24 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #102 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
94.0%
2.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,107
$391 below the state average
School coverage
24
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Upshur County has 24 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Upshur County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Upshur County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#102
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
GILMER ISD
Elementary to high school visible
2,825 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
NEW DIANA ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,186 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
HARMONY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,009 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
ORE CITY ISD
Elementary to high school visible
825 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
GILMER ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Upshur County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Upshur County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Upshur County, Texas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Thriving East Texas Education Scene
Upshur County manages 24 public schools and seven districts for its 8,012 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced with eight elementary, seven middle, and nine high schools. This layout ensures students have a clear pathway from early childhood through high school graduation.
Gilmer ISD Sets the Pace
Gilmer ISD is the largest district in the county, serving 2,825 students across four schools. Harmony ISD and Big Sandy ISD also represent significant portions of the student body. Charter schools are limited here, making up only 4.2% of the total school landscape.
Rural Focus with Large Campus Options
The county is primarily rural with 19 schools in countryside settings, yet it hosts some large campuses like Gilmer Elementary with 1,179 students. The average school size is a comfortable 334 students. This provides families with the benefits of a rural lifestyle without sacrificing modern school facilities.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Upshur County
Reported Enrollment
8,012
24 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
1
4% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Upshur County
GILMER ISD
NEW DIANA ISD
HARMONY ISD
ORE CITY ISD
UNION GROVE ISD
BIG SANDY ISD
UNION HILL ISD
24 Public Schools in Upshur County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILMER EL | Profile | GILMER ISD | GILMER, 75644Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 1,179 |
| GILMER H S | Record | GILMER ISD | GILMER, 75644Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 815 |
| ROBERT F HUNT EL | Record | NEW DIANA ISD | DIANA, 75640Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 574 |
| GLADEWATER H S | Record | GLADEWATER ISD | GLADEWATER, 75647Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 459 |
| BRUCE J H | Record | GILMER ISD | GILMER, 75644Town: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 429 |
| UNION GROVE EL | Record | UNION GROVE ISD | GLADEWATER, 75647Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 406 |
| GILMER INT | Record | GILMER ISD | GILMER, 75644Rural: Fringe | 5–6 | Middle | 402 |
| ORE CITY EL | Record | ORE CITY ISD | ORE CITY, 75683Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 399 |
| BIG SANDY EL | Record | BIG SANDY ISD | BIG SANDY, 75755Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 337 |
| NEW DIANA H S | Record | NEW DIANA ISD | DIANA, 75640Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 330 |
| HARMONY EL | Record | HARMONY ISD | BIG SANDY, 75755Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 313 |
| HARMONY H S | Record | HARMONY ISD | BIG SANDY, 75755Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 282 |
| NEW DIANA MIDDLE | Record | NEW DIANA ISD | DIANA, 75640Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 282 |
| HARMONY J H | Record | HARMONY ISD | BIG SANDY, 75755Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 258 |
| ORE CITY H S | Record | ORE CITY ISD | ORE CITY, 75683Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 243 |
| UNION GROVE H S | Record | UNION GROVE ISD | GLADEWATER, 75647Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 229 |
| BIG SANDY H S | Record | BIG SANDY ISD | BIG SANDY, 75755Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 189 |
| ORE CITY MIDDLE | Record | ORE CITY ISD | ORE CITY, 75683Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 183 |
| HARMONY INT | Record | HARMONY ISD | BIG SANDY, 75755Rural: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 156 |
| BIG SANDY J H | Record | BIG SANDY ISD | BIG SANDY, 75755Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 145 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,107
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Upshur County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Upshur County, Texas?
Upshur County manages 24 public schools and seven districts for its 8,012 students. The infrastructure is well-balanced with eight elementary, seven middle, and nine high schools. This layout ensures students have a clear pathway from early childhood through high school graduation.
What are the major school districts in Upshur County, Texas?
Gilmer ISD is the largest district in the county, serving 2,825 students across four schools. Harmony ISD and Big Sandy ISD also represent significant portions of the student body. Charter schools are limited here, making up only 4.2% of the total school landscape.
What is the school experience like in Upshur County?
The county is primarily rural with 19 schools in countryside settings, yet it hosts some large campuses like Gilmer Elementary with 1,179 students. The average school size is a comfortable 334 students. This provides families with the benefits of a rural lifestyle without sacrificing modern school facilities.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.