6.0public avg / 10

Best Schools in Texarkana, Texas

24 schools in the directory · 14 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 1 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 22

Private: 2

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (19): 6.0/10

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

Middle · Red Lick ISD. Included in the current public-school comparison; compare it on the map and table below.

Middle · Pleasant Grove 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 Texarkana are Red Lick EL (9.8/10), Red Lick Middle (8.6/10), and Pleasant Grove Middle (8.5/10), among 19 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

22 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.0

19 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

22 public · 2 private

Avg Score

6.0

19 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Pleasant Grove Middle

Rates 8.5/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 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 Texarkana public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Digital Academy of Texas

STAAR proficiency rose +10.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Texarkana public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Texarkana

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 19 rated schools; 24 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Red Lick EL	9.8 / 10	Elementary	—	100th
2	Red Lick Middle	8.6 / 10	Middle	—	94th
3	Pleasant Grove Middle	8.5 / 10	Middle	+2.4	93th
4	Options Early Graduation H S	7.7 / 10	High	+2.2	79th
5	Pleasant Grove H S	6.7 / 10	High	+0.4	55th
6	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	52th
7	Spring Lake Park EL	6.6 / 10	Elementary	+1.4	52th
8	Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center	6.3 / 10	Other	+1.2	45th
9	Liberty-Eylau Middle	6.2 / 10	Middle	+0.9	44th
10	Pleasant Grove Int	6.0 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	39th

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About Schools in Texarkana, Texas

Texarkana, Texas is home to 24 schools, including 22 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools.

The 19 public schools in this comparison average 6.0 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 Red Lick EL with a composite score of 9.8/10.

Texarkana is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 12,174 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

14 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Red Lick EL 297 students · Kindergarten–4th	297	Kindergarten–4th	9.8
2	Margaret Fischer Davis EL 509 students · Pre-K–2nd	509	Pre-K–2nd	8.7
3	Liberty-Eylau Early Childhood Center 296 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	296	Pre-K–Kindergarten	7.1
4	Spring Lake Park EL 374 students · Pre-K–5th	374	Pre-K–5th	6.6
5	Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering EL 360 students · Kindergarten–5th	360	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
6	Pleasant Grove Int 483 students · 3rd–5th	483	3rd–5th	6.0
7	Theron Jones Early Literacy Center 339 students · Kindergarten–2nd	339	Kindergarten–2nd	5.5
8	Westlawn EL 342 students · 3rd–5th	342	3rd–5th	5.2
9	Leary EL 120 students · Pre-K–8th	120	Pre-K–8th	4.6
10	Waggoner Creek EL 347 students · Pre-K–5th	347	Pre-K–5th	4.4

Show all 14 elementary schools in Texarkana

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Liberty-Eylau EL Highland Park EL St James Day SchoolPrivate First Baptist Church Weekday Preschool and KinderPrivate

Middle Schools

4 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Red Lick Middle 222 students · 5th–8th	222	5th–8th	8.6
2	Pleasant Grove Middle 529 students · 6th–8th	529	6th–8th	8.5
3	Liberty-Eylau Middle 582 students · 5th–8th	582	5th–8th	6.2
4	Texas Middle 1,361 students · 6th–8th	1,361	6th–8th	4.1

High Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Options Early Graduation H S 69 students · 9th–12th	69	9th–12th	7.7
2	Pleasant Grove H S 753 students · 9th–12th	753	9th–12th	6.7
3	Texas H S 1,762 students · 9th–12th	1,762	9th–12th	5.7
4	Liberty-Eylau H S 536 students · 9th–12th	536	9th–12th	4.1
5	Digital Academy of Texas 411 students · 5th–12th	411	5th–12th	4.1

Other Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Paul Laurence Dunbar Early Education Center 304 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	304	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.3

Schools in Texarkana

Texarkana, Texas · 24 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 14
Middle: 4
High: 5
Other: 1

Resources

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School Districts (5)

LIBERTY-EYLAU ISD

4 schools · 1,985 students

LEARY ISD

1 school · 120 students

PLEASANT GROVE ISD

4 schools · 2,274 students

RED LICK ISD

2 schools · 519 students

TEXARKANA ISD

13 schools · 7,276 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Texarkana, Texas

How many schools are in Texarkana, Texas?

Texarkana has 24 schools, including 22 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Texarkana, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 19 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Texarkana is 6.0 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 Texarkana, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Texarkana on MySchoolScout is Red Lick EL with a composite score of 9.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Texarkana, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Texarkana on MySchoolScout is Red Lick EL with a composite score of 9.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Texarkana, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Texarkana on MySchoolScout is Red Lick Middle with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best high school in Texarkana, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Texarkana on MySchoolScout is Options Early Graduation H S with a composite score of 7.7/10.

How many school districts serve Texarkana, Texas?

Texarkana is served by 5 school districts: Liberty-Eylau ISD, Leary ISD, Pleasant Grove ISD, Red Lick ISD, Texarkana ISD.

Are there private schools in Texarkana, Texas?

Yes, Texarkana has 2 private schools alongside 22 public schools. The top-rated private school is St James Day School with a score of 6.2/10.

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

Among 18 public schools in Texarkana that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 12.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Texarkana, 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.