For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 447 students in Mills County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mills County, TX are Goldthwaite Middle School, Mullin New Horizons Abiliene and Priddy School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Mills County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Mills County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goldthwaite Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1507 Trent St
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3630
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
(325) 648-3630
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mullin New Horizons Abiliene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 E Hwy 80
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Gr: 2-11 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Priddy School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1375 Sh 16 N
Priddy, TX 76870
(325) 966-3323
Priddy, TX 76870
(325) 966-3323
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Mullin Main
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 Bulldog Dr
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Ranch School
Alternative School
850 Fm 574 W
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(325) 313-0030
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mills County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mills County, TX include Goldthwaite Middle School, Mullin New Horizons Abiliene and Priddy School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mills County?
7 public middle schools are located in Mills County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills County?
Mills County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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