For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,085 students in Gray County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gray County, TX are Mclean School, Pampa J High School and Lefors School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gray County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gray County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Gray County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mclean School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Rowe St
Mclean, TX 79057
(806) 779-2301
Mclean, TX 79057
(806) 779-2301
Grades: PK-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Pampa J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Bad Cattle Company Rd
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Grades: 6-8
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Lefors School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 E 5th St
Lefors, TX 79054
(806) 835-2533
Lefors, TX 79054
(806) 835-2533
Grades: PK-12
| 188 students
Gray County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 Duncan
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4760
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4760
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
1234 S Nelson
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4880
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
P L C-pampa Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
907 N Frost
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4750
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4750
Grades: 10-12
| 43 students
2300 Primrose
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4901
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
801 E Browning
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4970
Pampa, TX 79065
(806) 669-4970
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gray County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gray County, TX include Mclean School, Pampa J High School and Lefors School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gray County?
3 public middle schools are located in Gray County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gray County?
Gray County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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