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Best Nacogdoches County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,897 students in Nacogdoches County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nacogdoches County, TX are Central Heights Middle School, Douglass School and Woden J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nacogdoches County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Nacogdoches County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Nacogdoches County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Heights Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Douglass School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20712 S Fm 225
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Gr: PK-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Woden J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2481
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Cushing School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1088 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Martinsville School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12952 St Hwy 7 E
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Chireno Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Mcmichael Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4330 S E Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0519
Gr: 6-8 | 1,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Nacogdoches Co Alter Educational Coop
Alternative School
6003 N St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 205-1000
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Nacogdoches County Daep Coop
Alternative School
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7000
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Nacogdoches County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Nacogdoches County, TX include Central Heights Middle School, Douglass School and Woden J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nacogdoches County?
10 public middle schools are located in Nacogdoches County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 Nacogdoches County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nacogdoches County include: Cushing School vs. Douglass School, Cushing School vs. Mcmichael Middle School, Douglass School vs. Cushing School

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