Irion Elementary

Tucked away in the small West Texas town of Mertzon, Irion Elementary serves a tight-knit ranching community where everybody knows everybody — and that shows in how the school operates. With strong English and math scores that punch well above what you'd expect from a rural district this size, it's a great fit for families who want a close personal connection between teachers and kids rather than getting lost in a crowd. Life in Irion County moves at a slower pace, with wide open skies and a genuine small-town feel that's increasingly hard to find in Texas.