For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 323 students in Marion County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Marion County, TX is Jefferson J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson J High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 N Alley
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Jefferson, TX 75657
(903) 665-2461
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, TX include Jefferson J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
1 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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