For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,254 students in Van Zandt County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Van Zandt County, TX are Martins Mill High School, Canton J High School and Van J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Zandt County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Van Zandt County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Van Zandt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martins Mill High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 F M 1861
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Ben Wheeler, TX 75754
(903) 479-3234
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Canton J High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 S Buffalo St
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 567-4329
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Van J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 S Oak St
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Van, TX 75790
(903) 963-8321
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Fruitvale Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
141 Vzcr 1901
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Fruitvale, TX 75127
(903) 896-4363
Gr: 6-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
804 E Pine
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Edgewood, TX 75117
(903) 896-4332
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 E Garland St
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-6292
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Wills Point J High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Tiger Dr
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-4924
Wills Point, TX 75169
(903) 873-4924
Gr: 7-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Grand Saline Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Stadium Dr
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Grand Saline, TX 75140
(903) 962-7537
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Ranch Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Vzcr 2318
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Canton, TX 75103
(903) 939-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Van Zandt County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Van Zandt County, TX include Martins Mill High School, Canton J High School and Van J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Van Zandt County?
9 public middle schools are located in Van Zandt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Zandt County?
Van Zandt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Van Zandt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Van Zandt County include: Fruitvale Middle School vs. Canton J High School, Canton J High School vs. Fruitvale Middle School, Fruitvale Middle School vs. Edgewood Middle School
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