Total enrollment
7,918
+100 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Upshur County
Texas · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Upshur County clocks in around 7,918 students across 25 schools (9 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high).
4-year change in Upshur County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
25
+1 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Upshur County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 54.4% | #27 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 7,918 | #75 of 196 | #961 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 25 | #59 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.1:1 | #49 of 196 | #579 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 58.7% | #119 of 196 | #1,171 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.7% | #103 of 192 | #969 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Upshur County school rankings
Residents
42,567
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
25
9 districts
Enrollment
7,918
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,208
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.7%
Below Texas avg
Elementary
9
3,345 students
Middle
7
1,789 students
High
9
2,784 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
GILMER ISD
2,946 students · 9 districts in Upshur County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Upshur County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
18.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.8%
civilian labor
Median age
41
23.8% under 18
Test scores in Upshur County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 23 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- HARMONY H S· 76.0%
- UNION GROVE H S· 74.0%
- NEW DIANA H S· 72.0%
- NEW DIANA MIDDLE· 72.0%
- ROBERT F HUNT EL· 71.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- UNION HILL H S· 37.0%
- BIG SANDY EL· 44.0%
- SHARON A RICHARDSON EL· 44.0%
- BIG SANDY H S· 48.0%
- ORE CITY EL· 49.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GILMER EL | Gilmer | Elementary | KG-04 | 1,042 | · |
| GILMER H S | Gilmer | High | 09-12 | 895 | · |
| ROBERT F HUNT EL | Diana | Elementary | PK-05 | 537 | · |
| GLADEWATER H S | Gladewater | High | 09-12 | 484 | · |
| GILMER INT | Gilmer | Middle | 05-06 | 425 | · |
| BRUCE J H | Gilmer | Middle | 07-08 | 419 | · |
| ORE CITY EL | Ore City | Elementary | PK-05 | 377 | · |
| UNION GROVE EL | Gladewater | Elementary | PK-06 | 376 | · |
| NEW DIANA H S | Diana | High | 09-12 | 330 | · |
| BIG SANDY EL | Big Sandy | Elementary | PK-05 | 320 | · |
| HARMONY H S | Big Sandy | High | 09-12 | 273 | · |
| NEW DIANA MIDDLE | Diana | Middle | 06-08 | 269 | · |
| HARMONY EL | Big Sandy | Elementary | PK-03 | 263 | · |
| HARMONY J H | Big Sandy | Middle | 06-08 | 235 | · |
| UNION GROVE H S | Gladewater | High | 09-12 | 232 | · |
| ORE CITY H S | Ore City | High | 09-12 | 220 | · |
| BIG SANDY H S | Big Sandy | High | 09-12 | 191 | · |
| ORE CITY MIDDLE | Ore City | Middle | 06-08 | 191 | · |
| GILMER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Gilmer | Elementary | PK-PK | 165 | · |
| SHARON A RICHARDSON EL | Gilmer | Elementary | PK-05 | 141 | · |
| UNION HILL H S | Gilmer | High | 06-12 | 141 | · |
| BIG SANDY J H | Big Sandy | Middle | 06-08 | 138 | · |
| HARMONY INT | Big Sandy | Elementary | 04-05 | 124 | · |
| UNION GROVE J H | Gladewater | Middle | 07-08 | 112 | · |
| TRINITY CHARTER SCHOOLS - BIG SANDY CAMPUS | Big Sandy | High | 08-12 | 18 | · |
Cities in Upshur County
About Upshur County
Across the compact Texas county of Upshur County of about 42,567 residents, the public-school footprint covers 25 schools and about 7,918 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $66,208, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%.
In terms of grade levels, Upshur County consists of 9 elementary schools (3,345 students), 7 middle schools (1,789), and 9 high schools (2,784).
The largest single district in Upshur County is GILMER ISD, which alone enrolls about 2,946 students.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,918 students, stayed largely flat from the 7,818 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 24 to 25 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Upshur County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data