For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 727 students in Martin County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Martin County, TX are Grady School, Sands Cisd and Stanton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Martin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grady School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3011 State Hwy 176
Lenorah, TX 79749
(432) 459-2445
Lenorah, TX 79749
(432) 459-2445
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Sands Cisd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 First St
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gray St
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rt 1 Box 51
Ackerly, TX 79713
(806) 462-1443
Ackerly, TX 79713
(806) 462-1443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 218
Ackerly, TX 79713
(915) 353-4888
Ackerly, TX 79713
(915) 353-4888
Grades: PK-12
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Martin County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Martin County, TX include Grady School, Sands Cisd and Stanton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Martin County?
3 public middle schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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