For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,974 students in Wood County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, TX are Mineola Middle School, Hawkins H S / Middle School and Quitman J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Wood County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Wood County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineola Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1555 W Loop
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Mineola, TX 75773
(903) 569-5338
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hawkins H S / Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0571
Gr: 6-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Quitman J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Alter School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #55.
Winnsboro J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Newsome St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Alba-golden High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Gr: 6-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Yantis School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 W Oak
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Yantis, TX 75497
(903) 383-2463
Gr: 6-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Wood County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
179 Hawk Dr
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-0552
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 154
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2782
Gr: 9 | 1 student
Lake Country Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 967-2782
Salesmanship Club (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Rt 1 Box 305
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Hawkins, TX 75765
(903) 769-2500
Gr: 5-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Winnsboro Daep High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
505 South Chestnut St
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Winnsboro, TX 75494
(903) 342-5711
Gr: 7-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Wood County Alter High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1101 East Goode St
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Quitman, TX 75783
(903) 763-4593
Gr: 12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wood County, TX include Mineola Middle School, Hawkins H S / Middle School and Quitman J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wood County?
7 public middle schools are located in Wood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood County?
Wood County public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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