For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 398 students in Morris County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morris County, TX are Pewitt J High School and Daingerfield J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morris County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Morris County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morris County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pewitt J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1216 Us Hwy 67 W
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2505
Omaha, TX 75571
(903) 884-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Daingerfield J High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Texas St
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Daingerfield, TX 75638
(903) 645-2261
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Morris County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Morris County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morris County, TX include Pewitt J High School and Daingerfield J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morris County?
2 public middle schools are located in Morris County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morris County?
Morris County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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