For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 772 students in Limestone County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Limestone County, TX are Developmental Center, Groesbeck Middle School and Coolidge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Limestone County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Grades: 7-12
| 14 students
Rank: #22.
Groesbeck Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Elwood Enge Dr
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Kirven
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Grades: 6-12
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Mexia J High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Limestone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
701 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
819 W Trinity
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Grades: 4-12
| 4 students
P O Box 2000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-5507
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-5507
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mexia School Of Choice (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
616 North Red River St
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Limestone County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Limestone County, TX include Developmental Center, Groesbeck Middle School and Coolidge High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Limestone County?
4 public middle schools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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