6.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Paris, Texas

18 schools in the directory · 7 Elementary · 4 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 16

Private: 2

Districts: 3

Comparable public avg (13): 6.1/10

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Elementary · Paris ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Elementary · Chisum ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Middle · Chisum 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 Paris are Justiss EL (8.1/10), Chisum EL (7.8/10), and Chisum Middle (7.8/10), among 13 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

16 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.1

13 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

16 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.1

13 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Justiss EL

Rates 8.1/10 despite 91% 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 Paris public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Aaron Parker EL

STAAR proficiency rose +12.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Paris public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Paris

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 13 rated schools; 18 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Justiss EL	8.1 / 10	Elementary	+2.3	88th
2	Chisum EL	7.8 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	84th
3	Chisum Middle	7.8 / 10	Middle	+1.4	84th
4	North Lamar Int	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.0	65th
5	Paris J H	7.1 / 10	Middle	+1.1	65th
6	Aikin EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	60th
7	Paris H S	6.3 / 10	High	+0.2	46th
8	North Lamar H S	6.1 / 10	High	-0.2	41th
9	Chisum H S	5.8 / 10	High	-0.6	36th
10	Frank Stone Middle	4.7 / 10	Middle	-1.5	14th

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About Schools in Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas is home to 18 schools, including 16 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools.

The 13 public schools in this comparison average 6.1 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 Justiss EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

Paris is served by 3 school districts: CHISUM ISD, NORTH LAMAR ISD, PARIS ISD. These districts collectively serve 7,435 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.

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Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Justiss EL 578 students · Kindergarten–4th	578	Kindergarten–4th	8.1
2	Chisum EL 604 students · Pre-K–5th	604	Pre-K–5th	7.8
3	North Lamar Int 551 students · 2nd–5th	551	2nd–5th	7.1
4	Aikin EL 924 students · Kindergarten–4th	924	Kindergarten–4th	6.9
5	W L Higgins EL 333 students · Pre-K–1st	333	Pre-K–1st	6.6
6	Aaron Parker EL 270 students · Pre-K–4th	270	Pre-K–4th	3.6
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Central Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Chisum Middle 279 students · 6th–8th	279	6th–8th	7.8
2	Paris J H 520 students · 7th–8th	520	7th–8th	7.1
3	Frank Stone Middle 547 students · 6th–8th	547	6th–8th	4.7
4	Crockett Int 549 students · 5th–6th	549	5th–6th	4.6

High Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Paris H S 959 students · 9th–12th	959	9th–12th	6.3
2	North Lamar H S 671 students · 9th–12th	671	9th–12th	6.1
3	Chisum H S 312 students · 9th–12th	312	9th–12th	5.8
4	Travis H S of Choice 46 students · 9th–12th	46	9th–12th	3.6

Other Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Givens Early Childhood Center 94 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	94	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.4
2	Lamar County Head Start 198 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	198	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.0
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Trinity Christian AcademyPrivate 155 students · Kindergarten–12th	155	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Paris

Paris, Texas · 18 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 7
Middle: 4
High: 4
Other: 3

Resources

🔍Google "Paris schools"🏫GreatSchools Paris 📊Niche Paris Rankings 📍Google Maps: Schools 🗺️Texas state profile 🗺️All states

School Districts (3)

CHISUM ISD

3 schools · 1,195 students

NORTH LAMAR ISD

5 schools · 2,372 students

PARIS ISD

8 schools · 3,868 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Paris, Texas

How many schools are in Paris, Texas?

Paris has 18 schools, including 16 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Paris, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 13 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Paris is 6.1 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 Paris, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Paris on MySchoolScout is Justiss EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Paris, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Paris on MySchoolScout is Justiss EL with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Paris, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Paris on MySchoolScout is Chisum Middle with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What is the best high school in Paris, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Paris on MySchoolScout is Paris H S with a composite score of 6.3/10.

How many school districts serve Paris, Texas?

Paris is served by 3 school districts: Chisum ISD, North Lamar ISD, Paris ISD.

Are there private schools in Paris, Texas?

Yes, Paris has 2 private schools alongside 16 public schools. The top-rated private school is Trinity Christian Academy with a score of 5.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Paris, Texas?

Among 13 public schools in Paris that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 11.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Paris, 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.