Schools in Dekalb ISD · Bowie County

Statewide comparisons put Bowie County in a strong position — 12 of its 38 ranked public schools land in the top quartile, a notable showing for a county anchored by Texarkana on the Arkansas border. Martha & Josh Morriss Math & Engineering Elementary scores at the 100th percentile statewide, a standout by any measure, while Red Lick Elementary follows closely at the 94th percentile. Spread across 13 districts ranging from the urban core to smaller communities like Redwater and DeKalb, the county offers real variety. Families willing to look beyond a single district will find genuine high performers here.