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Best Gainesville Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 850 students in Gainesville, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX are Callisburg Middle School, Sivells Bend Elementary School and Gainesville J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, 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 Gainesville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Gainesville, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX include Callisburg Middle School, Sivells Bend Elementary School and Gainesville J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gainesville?
5 public middle schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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