For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,485 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX are Harmony J High School, Big Sandy J High School and New Diana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Upshur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
New Diana Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11854 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Bruce J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Grades: 7-8
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Ore City Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #77.
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ore City Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX include Harmony J High School, Big Sandy J High School and New Diana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Upshur County?
7 public middle schools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Upshur County include: Ore City Middle School vs. New Diana Middle School, New Diana Middle School vs. Ore City Middle School, Harmony J High School vs. New Diana Middle School
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