For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,369 students in Leon County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, TX are Leon High School, Buffalo J High School and Centerville Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leon County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Leon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Leon County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leon High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1475
Gr: 6-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 Bison Trl
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Buffalo, TX 75831
(903) 322-4340
Gr: 3-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Centerville Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 S Commerce
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Centerville, TX 75833
(903) 536-2935
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Normangee Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Spur 3
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Normangee, TX 77871
(936) 396-6111
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 N Holly St
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Oakwood, TX 75855
(903) 545-2140
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 157
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-4444
Gr: 9-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
12168 Hwy 79 W
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Jewett, TX 75846
(903) 626-1450
Gr: 6-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Leon County, TX include Leon High School, Buffalo J High School and Centerville Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leon County?
5 public middle schools are located in Leon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leon County?
Leon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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