Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2025-26)

Best Newton County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 544 students in Newton County, TX.

The top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX are Newton Middle School and Burkeville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton County, TX public middle schools have an score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Newton Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
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2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600

Gr: 5-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #22.

Burkeville School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201

Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

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Newton County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Burkeville Elementary School (Closed 2023)

231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284

Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Burkeville Middle School (Closed 2023)

231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201

Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Deweyville Middle School (Closed 2012)

683 Cr 4156
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924

Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Newton County Sp Ed Co-op (Closed 2009)

414 N Main St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403

Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX?

The top ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX include Newton Middle School and Burkeville School.

How many public middle schools are located in Newton County?

2 public middle schools are located in Newton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?

Newton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).