For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,320 students in Henderson County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Henderson County, TX are Cross Roads J High School, Malakoff Middle School and Brownsboro J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Henderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cross Roads J High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14434 Fm 59
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-2667
Grades: 6-8
| 109 students
Rank: #22.
Malakoff Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 N Cedar
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Brownsboro J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11233 Ingram St
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6931
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-6931
Grades: 7-8
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Eustace Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
318 Fm 316 S
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5171
Eustace, TX 75124
(903) 425-5171
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Lapoynor J High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #66.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6800 State Hwy 19 S
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #77.
Murchison Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9661 E Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Rank: #88.
Trinidad School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Eaton
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: PK-12
| 133 students
Rank: n/an/a
Malakoff Alternative Program (Map)
Alternative School
1209 W Royall Blvd
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Grades: 7-11
| 8 students
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Box 349
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Trinidad, TX 75163
(903) 778-2673
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
A L P H A Campus High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
13155 Hwy 175 E
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Larue, TX 75770
(903) 876-2373
Grades: 11-12
| 2 students
A L P H A High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
500 S Prairieville St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 675-4910
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Aces Campus High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
14135 State Hwy 31e
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Brownsboro, TX 75756
(903) 852-3701
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Bridges Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
104 Hawn St
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6900
Grades: 10-12
| 17 students
Murchison Daep Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
9661 East Bankhead St
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Murchison, TX 75778
(903) 469-3636
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
404 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Athens, TX 75751
(903) 677-6995
Grades: 6
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Henderson County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Henderson County, TX include Cross Roads J High School, Malakoff Middle School and Brownsboro J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henderson County?
9 public middle schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Henderson County include: Eustace Middle School vs. Athens Middle School, Eustace Middle School vs. Malakoff Middle School, Malakoff Middle School vs. Athens Middle School
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