For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 883 students in Madison County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, TX are North Zulch Elementary/secondary and Madisonville J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Zulch Elementary/secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 241-7100
Gr: PK-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Madisonville J High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811c S May St
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-3587
Madisonville, TX 77864
(936) 348-3587
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Madison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
11390 Fifth St
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 399-1010
North Zulch, TX 77872
(936) 399-1010
Gr: PK-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, TX include North Zulch Elementary/secondary and Madisonville J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
2 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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