Best Schools in Mountain Home, Texas
2 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Mountain Home by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Divide EL
Elementary · Divide ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
7.7
out of 10
Median Home
$253,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
2
in this city
Avg Score
7.7
out of 10
Median Home
$253,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Mountain Home
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divide EL | 7.7 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.7/10
- Median household income
- $100,179
- Median home value
- $253,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 91%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Mountain Home compares
Median household income
$100k
135% of Texas median
About Schools in Mountain Home, Texas
Mountain Home, Texas is home to 2 schools, including 2 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.7 out of 10, schools in Mountain Home perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Mountain Home is Divide EL with a composite score of 7.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mountain Home is served by 2 school districts: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL, DIVIDE ISD. These districts collectively serve 544 students.
Mountain Home's community shows 34% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $100,179. The poverty rate in the area is 2.8%.
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
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.7 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 students · 6th–12th | — |
Schools in Mountain Home
Mountain Home, Texas · 2 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$100,179
Median Home Value
$253,800
Population
948
College Educated
34%
Homeownership
91%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Community Profile
Mountain Home has a median household income of $100,179. It is an area where 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $253,800. The local poverty rate of 2.8% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Texas
- Elementary
- 1
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Mountain Home, Texas
How many schools are in Mountain Home, Texas?
Mountain Home has 2 schools, including 2 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mountain Home, Texas?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mountain Home is 7.7 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 Mountain Home, Texas?
The top-ranked school in Mountain Home on MySchoolScout is Divide EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Mountain Home, Texas?
The top-ranked elementary school in Mountain Home on MySchoolScout is Divide EL with a composite score of 7.7/10.
How many school districts serve Mountain Home, Texas?
Mountain Home is served by 2 school districts: University of Texas University Charter School, Divide ISD.
What is the education level in Mountain Home, Texas?
According to Census data, 34% of adults in Mountain Home have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mountain Home, Texas?
The median household income in Mountain Home is approximately $100,179 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain Home, Texas?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mountain Home is 11.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mountain Home, 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 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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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.