7.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Mount Pleasant, Texas

14 schools · 5 Elementary · 3 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 13

Private: 1

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 7.8/10

Estimated Scores: 8%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.8/10
Median household income: $57,585
Median home value: $168,800
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16%
Avg commute: 19 min
Owner-occupied homes: 65%

How Mount Pleasant compares

Texas rank

#97 of 654

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.6

above Texas avg (6.2)

Median household income

$58k

78% of Texas median

Schools in this city

12

About Schools in Mount Pleasant, Texas

Mount Pleasant, Texas is home to 14 schools, including 13 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

With an average rating of 7.8 out of 10, schools in Mount Pleasant perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Mount Pleasant is Chapel Hill EL with a composite score of 8.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Mount Pleasant is served by 3 school districts: CHAPEL HILL ISD, HARTS BLUFF ISD, MOUNT PLEASANT ISD. These districts collectively serve 7,021 students.

Mount Pleasant's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $57,585. The poverty rate in the area is 16.2%.

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.

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Filter by ZIP: 75456 (9) 75455 (5)

Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	CHAPEL HILL EL 476 students · Pre-K–5th	476	Pre-K–5th	8.9
2	E C BRICE EL 481 students · Kindergarten–4th	481	Kindergarten–4th	8.5
3	FRANCES CORPREW EL 404 students · Kindergarten–4th	404	Kindergarten–4th	8.5
4	ANNIE SIMS EL 485 students · Kindergarten–4th	485	Kindergarten–4th	7.6
5	VIVIAN FOWLER EL 397 students · Kindergarten–4th	397	Kindergarten–4th	7.5

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	P E WALLACE MIDDLE 687 students · 5th–6th	687	5th–6th	8.4
2	MOUNT PLEASANT J H 695 students · 7th–8th	695	7th–8th	8.3
3	CHAPEL HILL J H 206 students · 6th–8th	206	6th–8th	7.0

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	HARTS BLUFF EARLY COLLEGE H S 216 students · 9th–12th	216	9th–12th	7.8
2	MOUNT PLEASANT H S 1,545 students · 9th–12th	1,545	9th–12th	7.8
3	CHAPEL HILL H S 296 students · 9th–12th	296	9th–12th	7.3
4	MOUNT PLEASANT DAEP 16 students · 7th–12th	16	7th–12th	—

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 442 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	442	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.1
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MT PLEASANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Private 11 students · 3rd–12th	11	3rd–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant, Texas · 14 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$57,585

Median Home Value

$168,800

Median Rent

$821/mo

Population

26,863

College Educated

16%

Homeownership

65%

Avg Commute

19 min

Poverty Rate

16.2%

Community Profile

Mount Pleasant has a median household income of $57,585. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $168,800, with a median rent of $821/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.2%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 19 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Texas
Total Schools: 14
Elementary: 5
Middle: 3
High: 4
Districts: 3
Avg Rating: 7.8/10

Resources

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School Districts (3)

CHAPEL HILL ISD

3 schools · 978 students

HARTS BLUFF ISD

3 schools · 891 students

MOUNT PLEASANT ISD

9 schools · 5,152 students

Nearby Cities

Mount Plesant (1 school)

4 mi

Pittsburg (5 schools)

11 mi

Omaha (3 schools)

14 mi

Daingerfield (4 schools)

16 mi

Mount Vernon (3 schools)

16 mi

Bogata (3 schools)

21 mi

Hughes Springs (3 schools)

Winnsboro (4 schools)

24 mi

Ore City (3 schools)

28 mi

Big Sandy (4 schools)

Clarksville (2 schools)

32 mi

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Mount Pleasant, Texas

How many schools are in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

Mount Pleasant has 14 schools, including 13 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mount Pleasant is 7.8 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Mount Pleasant on MySchoolScout is Chapel Hill EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Mount Pleasant on MySchoolScout is Chapel Hill EL with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Mount Pleasant on MySchoolScout is P E Wallace Middle with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What is the best high school in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Mount Pleasant on MySchoolScout is Harts Bluff Early College H S with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Mount Pleasant, Texas?

Mount Pleasant is served by 3 school districts: Chapel Hill ISD, Harts Bluff ISD, Mount Pleasant ISD.

What is the education level in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

According to Census data, 16% of adults in Mount Pleasant have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

The median household income in Mount Pleasant is approximately $57,585 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

Yes, Mount Pleasant has 1 private school alongside 13 public schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mount Pleasant is 11.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mount Pleasant, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.