For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 586 students in Gilmer, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gilmer, TX are Bruce J High School and Union Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gilmer have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gilmer, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bruce J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gr: 7-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 6-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Gilmer, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gr: K-12
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gilmer, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gilmer, TX include Bruce J High School and Union Hill High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gilmer?
2 public middle schools are located in Gilmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer?
Gilmer public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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