For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 19,027 students in Harrison County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, TX are Harleton J High School, Hallsville J High School and Elysian Fields Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrison County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Harrison County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Harrison County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harleton J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17240 State Hwy 154
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-3010
Harleton, TX 75651
(903) 777-3010
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Hallsville J High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bobcat Ln
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Grades: 7-8
| 738 students
Rank: #33.
Elysian Fields Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2450 Fm 451
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Elysian Fields, TX 75642
(903) 633-2420
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #44.
Waskom Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
255 School Ave
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Grades: 6-8
| 191 students
Rank: #55.
Marshall J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8830
Grades: 6-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #66.
Texas Early College High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3714 E End Blvd S
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-4109
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 935-4109
Grades: 8-12
| 93 students
Rank: #77.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
655 Fason St
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
Rank: #88.
Texas Virtual Academy At Hallsville
Alternative School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 Willow St
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Grades: 3-12
| 16,358 students
Rank: #99.
Marshall Early Graduation School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Evans St
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Marshall, TX 75671
(903) 927-8700
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Excell Program
Alternative School
235 W Texas Ave
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Waskom, TX 75692
(903) 687-3361
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Hallsville Daep
Alternative School
300 Willow St
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Harrison County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2302 Holland St
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8870
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8870
Grades: K-4
| 213 students
300 Willow St
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Grades: 1-2
| 655 students
655 Fason St
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3113
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Marshall Achievement Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1312 Johnson St
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8745
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8745
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Marshall Daep (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1312 Johnson St
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8745
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8745
Grades: 4-12
| 105 students
1501 Sanford
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8850
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8850
Grades: 5-6
| 392 students
1315 Calloway St
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8890
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 927-8890
Grades: K-4
| 306 students
Sabine Isd Daep Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1 Bobcat Ln
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 984-8587
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 984-8587
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
2905 E Travis
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 927-8860
Marshall, TX 75672
(903) 927-8860
Grades: 5-6
| 477 students
4818 Hwy 59 N
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 938-6488
Marshall, TX 75670
(903) 938-6488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Willow Street
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Hallsville, TX 75650
(903) 668-5990
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Waskom Daep (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
14109 Fm 134
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3117
Karnack, TX 75661
(903) 679-3117
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harrison County, TX include Harleton J High School, Hallsville J High School and Elysian Fields Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harrison County?
11 public middle schools are located in Harrison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrison County?
Harrison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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