For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,638 students in Anderson County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TX are Neches High School, Cayuga Middle School and Frankston Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Anderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neches High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1509 Acr 346
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3443
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #22.
Cayuga Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17750 N Us Hwy 287
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2699
Cayuga, TX 75832
(903) 928-2699
Grades: 6-8
| 138 students
Rank: #33.
Frankston Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Perry St
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-2215
Frankston, TX 75763
(903) 876-2215
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Slocum Pk - 8
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Elkhart Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Parker St
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2459
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Palestine J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
233 Ben Milam Dr
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8008
Grades: 7-8
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
Westwood J High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Panther Blvd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-0423
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 723-0423
Grades: 7-8
| 202 students
Anderson County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elkhart Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
420 W Palestine Ave
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 764-2952
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Landmark School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
101 Brushy Creek Rd
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 729-4208
Grades: 6-10
| 77 students
Neches Daep Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1801 Panther Blvd
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Neches, TX 75779
(903) 584-3311
Grades: 11
| 1 students
1007 E Park Ave
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1000 E Lamar St
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8026
Grades: K
| 129 students
Slocum Daep Instructional Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
5765 E State Hwy 294
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Elkhart, TX 75839
(903) 478-3624
Grades: 10
| 1 students
1020 W Hamlett
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731-8030
Grades: 6
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Anderson County, TX include Neches High School, Cayuga Middle School and Frankston Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anderson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% 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 Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Anderson County include: Elkhart Middle School vs. Cayuga Middle School, Cayuga Middle School vs. Elkhart Middle School, Westwood J High School vs. Cayuga Middle School
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