For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,342 students in Henderson County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson County, TX are Cross Roads J High School, Brownsboro J High School and Eustace Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Henderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cross Roads J High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Brownsboro J High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11233 Ingram St
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6931
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6931
Gr: 7-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Eustace Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 Fm 316 S
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5171
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5171
Gr: 6-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Malakoff J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15201 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Gr: 7-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Lapoynor J High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #77.
Murchison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9661 E Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Trinidad School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Malakoff Alternative Program (Map)
Alternative School
1209 W Royall Blvd
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henderson County, TX include Cross Roads J High School, Brownsboro J High School and Eustace Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henderson County?
9 public middle schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Henderson County include: Malakoff J High School vs. Athens Middle School, Lapoynor J High School vs. Athens Middle School, Lapoynor J High School vs. Trinidad School
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