For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,253 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cooke County, TX are Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Era School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Cooke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindsay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Grades: 7-12
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Muenster High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Grades: 7-8
| 421 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Grades: PK-8
| 74 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Grades: PK-8
| 64 students
Rank: #88.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Grades: 5-8
| 276 students
Rank: #99.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Grades: 8-12
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Cooke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gainesville Alter Ed (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Gainesville J J A E P (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Margaret Galubenski Achievement Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cooke County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cooke County, TX include Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Era School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cooke County?
10 public middle schools are located in Cooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cooke County include: Muenster High School vs. Lindsay High School, Lindsay High School vs. Muenster High School
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