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Best Wise County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,411 students in Wise County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wise County, TX are Alvord Middle School, Paradise Middle School and Mccarroll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wise County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Wise County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Wise County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alvord Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
328 Fm 1655
Alvord, TX 76225
(940) 427-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Paradise Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
338 Schoolhouse Rd
Paradise, TX 76073
(940) 969-5034
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Mccarroll Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Boyd Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-9560
Gr: 7-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Bridgeport Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
702 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2273
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Chisholm Trail Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
583 Fm 3433
Rhome, TX 76078
(817) 215-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Chico Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1205 W Sherman St
Chico, TX 76431
(940) 644-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Slidell Schools
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 535-5260
Gr: PK-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wise County, TX

Wise County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridgeport Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 17th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-2474
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Decatur Intermediate School (Closed 2023)
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Gr: 5-6
Early Childhood (Closed 2013)
500 Knox Ave
Boyd, TX 76023
(940) 433-2327
Mccarroll Middle 6th Grade (Closed 2020)
1200 Eagle Dr
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7327
Gr: 6
Slidell Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1 Greyhound Ln
Slidell, TX 76267
(940) 466-3118
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Wise County Special Education Coop (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2105 16th St
Bridgeport, TX 76426
(940) 683-8361
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wise County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wise County, TX include Alvord Middle School, Paradise Middle School and Mccarroll Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wise County?
8 public middle schools are located in Wise County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wise County?
Wise County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% 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 Wise County are often viewed compared to one another?

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