For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,138 students in Houston County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Houston County, TX are Latexo High School, Kennard Isd and Lovelady J H High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Houston County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Houston County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Latexo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298 F M 2663
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Latexo, TX 75849
(936) 544-5664
Grades: 7-12
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Kennard Isd
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2121
Grades: PK-12
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Lovelady J H High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11839 Tx St Hwy 19 S
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7636
Lovelady, TX 75851
(936) 636-7636
Grades: 7-12
| 253 students
Rank: #44.
Grapeland J High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 W Myrtle
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Grapeland, TX 75844
(936) 687-2351
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Crockett J High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Houston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crockett Alternative Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
S Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-5972
Grades: 1-11
| 14 students
Davy Crockett Regional Juvenile Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
304 Hwy Seven E
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Kennard, TX 75847
(936) 655-2335
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Pineywoods Aec Of Choice Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1500 W Austin St
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 546-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Serenity Place Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1701 Sw Loop 304
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Crockett, TX 75835
(936) 544-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Houston County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Houston County, TX include Latexo High School, Kennard Isd and Lovelady J H High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Houston County?
5 public middle schools are located in Houston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston County?
Houston County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Houston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Houston County include: Crockett J High School vs. Latexo High School, Crockett J High School vs. Grapeland J High School
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