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Top 5 Best Upshur County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,485 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX are Harmony J High School, Big Sandy J High School and New Diana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Upshur County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Rank: #22.
Big Sandy J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
New Diana Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11854 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Bruce J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Grades: 7-8
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Grades: 6-12
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Ore City Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #77.
Trinity Charter Schools - Big Sandy Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Upshur County, TX

Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ore City Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Robert F Hunt (Closed 2023)
1379 State Hwy 259
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8003
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX include Harmony J High School, Big Sandy J High School and New Diana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Upshur County?
7 public middle schools are located in Upshur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County?
Upshur 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 Upshur County are often viewed compared to one another?

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