For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 354 students in Sterling County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sterling County, TX are Sterling City School and Wall Special Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Sterling County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Sterling County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterling City School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Wall Special Programs
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8065 Loop 570
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: K-7 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Sterling County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairview Daep (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2405 Fairview School Rd
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 12 | 1 student
700 7th St
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-7271
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-7271
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Water Valley Vocational Train Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
17974 Commerce
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Sterling City, TX 76951
(325) 378-4781
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sterling County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sterling County, TX include Sterling City School and Wall Special Programs.
How many public middle schools are located in Sterling County?
2 public middle schools are located in Sterling County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling County?
Sterling County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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