Irion County Independent School District is a public school district based in Mertzon, Texas (USA). Residents of the West Texas Boys Ranch, in Tankersley, unincorporated Tom Green County, are enrolled in the Irion County school district.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
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