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Best Palo Pinto County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,469 students in Palo Pinto County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Santo High School, Mineral Wells J High School and Graford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Palo Pinto County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Gr: 6-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Mineral Wells J High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 S E 14th Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-0711
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Graford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Gr: PK-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Gordon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gr: PK-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Strawn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Gr: PK-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Palo Pinto County, TX

Palo Pinto County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-5821
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
300 S W 13th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-3427
Gr: 2-3 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
2012 S E 12th St
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-5303
Gr: PK-1 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
1806 N E 1st Ave
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(254) 672-5313
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Santo High School, Mineral Wells J High School and Graford School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palo Pinto County?
5 public middle schools are located in Palo Pinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County?
Palo Pinto County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Palo Pinto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palo Pinto County include: Santo High School vs. Gordon School, Strawn School vs. Gordon School, Gordon School vs. Strawn School

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