Best Grayson County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 6,365 students in Grayson County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grayson County, TX are Pritchard J High School, Whitewright Middle School and Van Alstyne J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Grayson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Grayson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pritchard J High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
(903) 965-3602
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Whitewright Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
315 Highland
Whitewright, TX 75491
(903) 364-2151
Gr: 6-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Van Alstyne J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1722 N Waco St
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
(903) 482-8803
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Gunter Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 Tiger Ln
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 433-1545
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Howe Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Beatrice
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Pottsboro Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Katy Ln
Pottsboro, TX 75076
(903) 771-2982
Gr: 5-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Tioga School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
855 Mcknight Rd
Tioga, TX 76271
(940) 202-2536
Gr: PK-12 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Tri Co Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9501 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Tom Bean Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
289 Franklin Rd
Tom Bean, TX 75489
(903) 546-6161
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Whitesboro Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 W Fourth St
Whitesboro, TX 76273
(903) 564-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Henry Scott Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 S Mirick Ave
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 462-7180
Gr: 7-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
S And S Cons Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
462 S Main
Sadler, TX 76264
(903) 564-6051
Gr: 5-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1313.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Broadway
Collinsville, TX 76233
(903) 429-6164
Gr: 6-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Piner Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 W Pecan
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6470
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
Sherman Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 E Lamar
Sherman, TX 75090
(903) 891-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1616.
Cooke/fannin/grayson Co Juvenile Post Ajud Fac
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
86 Dyess
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Gr: 7-11 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
10000 Grayson Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 771-0083
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Grayson County Special Education Ssa
Special Education School
100 W Pecan
Gunter, TX 75058
(903) 696-0015
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grayson County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grayson County, TX include Pritchard J High School, Whitewright Middle School and Van Alstyne J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grayson County?
18 public middle schools are located in Grayson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayson County?
Grayson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Grayson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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