For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 630 students in Winkler County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winkler County, TX are Wink High School and Kermit J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winkler County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Winkler County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Winkler County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wink High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Rosey Dodd Ave
Wink, TX 79789
(432) 527-3880
Wink, TX 79789
(432) 527-3880
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Kermit J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 School St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1040
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Winkler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 School St
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1025
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1025
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
201 N E Ave
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Kermit, TX 79745
(432) 586-1020
Gr: 3-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winkler County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winkler County, TX include Wink High School and Kermit J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winkler County?
2 public middle schools are located in Winkler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winkler County?
Winkler County public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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