For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 337 students in Irion County, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Irion County, TX are Irion Elementary School and Irion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irion County, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Irion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Irion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irion Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 N 3rd St
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-3991
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-3991
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Irion High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 N 3rd St
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-2881
Mertzon, TX 76941
(325) 835-2881
Gr: 7-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Irion County, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Irion County, TX include Irion Elementary School and Irion High School.
How many public schools are located in Irion County?
2 public schools are located in Irion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Irion County?
Irion County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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