Best Public Middle Schools in Palestine, TX (2025-26)

Best Palestine Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 642 students in Palestine, TX.

The top ranked public middle schools in Palestine, TX are Palestine J High School and Westwood J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Palestine, TX public middle schools have an score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 65% 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 Palestine, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Palestine J High School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
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Top 50%

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233 Ben Milam Dr
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008

Gr: 7-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #22.

Westwood J High School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
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1801 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-0423

Gr: 7-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

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Location

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Landmark School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208

Gr: 6-10 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Palestine Career And Technical High School (Closed 2018)

1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000

Sam Houston Early Learning Center (Closed 2005)

1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026

Gr: K | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Washington 6th Gr Center (Closed 2006)

1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030

Gr: 6 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Palestine, TX?

The top ranked public middle schools in Palestine, TX include Palestine J High School and Westwood J High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Palestine?

2 public middle schools are located in Palestine.

What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?

Palestine public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% 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 Palestine are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palestine include: Palestine J High School vs. Westwood J High School