Best Schools in Gladewater, Texas
9 schools in the directory · 3 Elementary · 3 Middle · 3 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Gladewater by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Union Grove EL
Elementary · Union Grove ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Sabine H S
High · Sabine ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
Sabine Middle
Middle · Sabine ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated public schools in Gladewater are Union Grove EL (9.1/10), Sabine H S (7.9/10), and Sabine Middle (6.7/10), among 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.
Schools
9
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Avg Score
6.6
8 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
6.6
8 public schools · out of 10
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Gladewater public schools in the current comparison.
Top-Rated Schools in Gladewater
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union Grove EL | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Sabine H S | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Sabine Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Union Grove H S | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Gladewater H S | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Union Grove J H | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Weldon EL | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Gladewater Middle | 4.3 / 10 |
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About Schools in Gladewater, Texas
Gladewater, Texas is home to 9 schools, including 9 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
The 8 public schools in this comparison average 6.6 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Union Grove EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.
Gladewater is served by 3 school districts: GLADEWATER ISD, SABINE ISD, UNION GROVE ISD. These districts collectively serve 4,025 students.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 385 students · Pre-K–6th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 342 students · Pre-K–1st | 7.2 |
| 3 | 490 students · 2nd–5th | 5.9 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 377 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 120 students · 7th–8th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 409 students · 6th–8th | 4.3 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 454 students · 9th–12th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 232 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 467 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 |
Schools in Gladewater
Gladewater, Texas · 9 schools
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Common questions about schools in Gladewater, Texas
How many schools are in Gladewater, Texas?
Gladewater has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Gladewater, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Gladewater is 6.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Gladewater, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Gladewater on MySchoolScout is Union Grove EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Gladewater, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Gladewater on MySchoolScout is Union Grove EL with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Gladewater, Texas?
The top-ranked middle school in Gladewater on MySchoolScout is Sabine Middle with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best high school in Gladewater, Texas?
The top-ranked high school in Gladewater on MySchoolScout is Sabine H S with a composite score of 7.9/10.
How many school districts serve Gladewater, Texas?
Gladewater is served by 3 school districts: Gladewater ISD, Sabine ISD, Union Grove ISD.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gladewater, Texas?
Among 8 public schools in Gladewater that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Gladewater, Texas?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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