For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,974 students in Wood County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, TX are Mineola Middle School, Hawkins H S / Middle School and Alter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Wood County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mineola Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 W Loop
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Hawkins H S / Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Grades: 6-12
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
Alter School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Quitman J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Winnsboro J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Newsome St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Alba-golden High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Grades: 6-12
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Yantis School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Wood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 154
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Grades: 9
| 1 students
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Salesmanship Club (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rt 1 Box 305
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Grades: 5-12
| 42 students
Winnsboro Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
505 South Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Grades: 7-12
| 7 students
Wood County Alter High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, TX include Mineola Middle School, Hawkins H S / Middle School and Alter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wood County?
7 public middle schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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