For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 880 students in Young County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Young County, TX are Olney J High School, Newcastle School and Graham J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Young County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Young County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Young County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Olney J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ave H
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Newcastle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Washington Ave
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Grades: PK-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Graham J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Second St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Grades: 6-8
| 498 students
Young County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1317 Old Jacksboro Rd
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-6023
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-6023
Grades: 1
| n/a students
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Grades: 7-12
| 95 students
1425 First St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Grades: PK-K
| 246 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Young County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Young County, TX include Olney J High School, Newcastle School and Graham J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Young County?
3 public middle schools are located in Young County.
What is the racial composition of students in Young County?
Young County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Young County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Young County include: Graham J High School vs. Olney J High School, Olney J High School vs. Graham J High School, Newcastle School vs. Olney J High School
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