For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,279 students in Montague County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montague County, TX are Montague Elementary School, Prairie Valley School and Saint Jo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montague 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 Montague County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Montague County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8020 Hwy 175
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Saint Jo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Gr: 7-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Nocona Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Cooke & Cottonwood
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Forestburg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Bowie J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Tarrant St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Gr: PK-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montague County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montague County, TX include Montague Elementary School, Prairie Valley School and Saint Jo High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montague County?
7 public middle schools are located in Montague County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague County?
Montague County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Montague County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montague County include: Gold Burg School vs. Montague Elementary School, Montague Elementary School vs. Gold Burg School
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