Vernon Elementary

Vernon Elementary sits in the small city of Vernon, out in the rolling red-dirt plains of Wilbarger County in northwest Texas, where the community is tight-knit and school life is very much at the center of town identity. Science scores show some genuine bright spots, and families who are active participants in their kids' education — willing to get involved and work closely with teachers — tend to find that kind of engagement goes a long way here. It's a rural West Texas lifestyle, with wide open spaces and a slower pace, and for families rooted in the region, this school is part of the fabric of the community they call home.