For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,279 students in Montague County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montague County, TX are Montague Elementary School, Prairie Valley School and Forestburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montague County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Montague County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Montague County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Montague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8020 Hwy 175
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Montague, TX 76251
(940) 894-2811
Grades: PK-8
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Valley School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12920 Fm 103
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-4425
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Forestburg School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16346 Fm Hwy 455
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Forestburg, TX 76239
(940) 964-2323
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Saint Jo High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 W Evans St
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Saint Jo, TX 76265
(940) 995-2532
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
Nocona Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Cooke And Cottonwood
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Nocona, TX 76255
(940) 825-3121
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Rank: #66.
Bowie J High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Tarrant St
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 689-2998
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #77.
Gold Burg School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
468 Prater Rd
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Bowie, TX 76230
(940) 872-3562
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Montague County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3rd And Hickory
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Ringgold, TX 76261
(940) 934-6249
Grades: K-5
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montague County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montague County, TX include Montague Elementary School, Prairie Valley School and Forestburg School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montague County?
7 public middle schools are located in Montague County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague County?
Montague County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Montague County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montague County include: Gold Burg School vs. Montague Elementary School, Montague Elementary School vs. Gold Burg School
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