For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,606 students in Lamar County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, TX are Chisum Middle School, Prairiland J High School and Paris J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar 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 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Lamar County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Lamar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chisum Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Paris, TX 75462
(903) 737-2806
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Prairiland J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
466 Fm 196 S
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Pattonville, TX 75468
(903) 652-5681
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Paris J High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-7434
Gr: 7-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Frank Stone Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Panther Dr Bldg #1
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Paris, TX 75460
(903) 737-2041
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lamar County, TX include Chisum Middle School, Prairiland J High School and Paris J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lamar County?
4 public middle schools are located in Lamar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar County?
Lamar County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% 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 Lamar County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lamar County include: Chisum Middle School vs. Frank Stone Middle School, Paris J High School vs. Frank Stone Middle School, Frank Stone Middle School vs. Chisum Middle School
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