For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 510 students in Knox County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, TX are Benjamin School, Knox City School and Munday Secondary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Knox County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 E Hayes St
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Benjamin, TX 79505
(940) 459-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Knox City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 4th St
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3565
Knox City, TX 79529
(940) 657-3565
Gr: PK-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Munday Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 W D St
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Munday, TX 76371
(940) 422-4321
Gr: 6-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Knox County, TX include Benjamin School, Knox City School and Munday Secondary.
How many public middle schools are located in Knox County?
3 public middle schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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