For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,376 students in Texarkana, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Texarkana, TX are Pleasant Grove Middle School, Red Lick Middle School and Digital Academy Of Texas. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Texarkana, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Texarkana have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Texarkana, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Red Lick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-6006
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-6006
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Leary Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 W New Boston Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Texas Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 College Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5631
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5631
Gr: 6-8 | 1,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Liberty-eylau Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Gr: 5-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Texarkana, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Texarkana, TX include Pleasant Grove Middle School, Red Lick Middle School and Digital Academy Of Texas.
How many public middle schools are located in Texarkana?
6 public middle schools are located in Texarkana.
What is the racial composition of students in Texarkana?
Texarkana public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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