For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 19,027 students in Harrison County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, TX are Elysian Fields Middle School, Harleton J High School and Hallsville J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Harrison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elysian Fields Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Fm 451
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Harleton J High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17240 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-3010
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-3010
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hallsville J High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
#1 Bobcat Ln
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Marshall J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,035 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Waskom Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 School Ave
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Fason St
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #77.
Texas Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3714 E End Blvd S
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-4109
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-4109
Gr: 8-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Texas Virtual Academy At Hallsville
Alternative School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Willow St
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 3-12 | 19,731 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Marshall Early Graduation School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Evans St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Gr: 8-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Hallsville Daep
Alternative School
#1 Bobcat Ln
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, TX include Elysian Fields Middle School, Harleton J High School and Hallsville J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison County?
11 public middle schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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