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Best Polk County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,257 students in Polk County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, TX are Big Sandy School, Corrigan-camden J High School and Onalaska Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Sandy School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9180 Fm 1276
Dallardsville, TX 77332
(936) 563-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Corrigan-camden J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 S Mathews
Corrigan, TX 75939
(936) 398-2341
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Onalaska Jr/sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1885 Fm 3459
Onalaska, TX 77360
(936) 646-1020
Gr: 7-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Livingston J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Us 59 Loop N
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 328-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Goodrich Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
234 Katie Simpson
Goodrich, TX 77335
(936) 365-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Leggett High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
254 E Fm 942
Leggett, TX 77350
(936) 398-2412
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Polk County, TX include Big Sandy School, Corrigan-camden J High School and Onalaska Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
6 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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