For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 815 students in Decatur, TX.
The top ranked public middle school in Decatur, TX is Mccarroll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, TX public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Decatur, TX (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccarroll Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1201 W Thompson St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 393-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Decatur, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cates High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
501 E Collins St
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Decatur, TX 76234
(940) 627-3183
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Decatur, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Decatur, TX include Mccarroll Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Decatur?
1 public middle schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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