Olney Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Olney, Texas (USA).
The district serves portions of Young County (including the city of Olney), Archer County (including the town of Megargel), Baylor County, and Throckmorton County.
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
Read more about Olney Independent School District: Schools, History
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