For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 722 students in Red River County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red River County, TX are Rivercrest J High School, Avery Secondary and Detroit J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Red River County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Red River County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Us Hwy 271 S
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Bogata, TX 75417
(903) 632-5205
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Avery Secondary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 San Antonio St
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3431
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3431
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Detroit J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Hwy 410 N
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Clarksville Middle And High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Donoho St
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: 6-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Red River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
150 San Antonio St
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3079
Avery, TX 75554
(903) 684-3079
Gr: 6-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
204 S Donoho
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Clarksville, TX 75426
(903) 427-3891
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
110 E Garner
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Detroit, TX 75436
(903) 674-2646
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Red River County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Red River County, TX include Rivercrest J High School, Avery Secondary and Detroit J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Red River County?
4 public middle schools are located in Red River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Red River County?
Red River County public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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