For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,253 students in Cooke County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cooke County, TX are Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Era School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooke County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Cooke County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Cooke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindsay High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
625 Knight Dr
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 668-8474
Gr: 7-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Muenster High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 E 7th St
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Muenster, TX 76252
(940) 759-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Era School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 Hargrove St
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Era, TX 76238
(940) 665-5961
Gr: PK-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Valley View Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
804 S Lee St
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Valley View, TX 76272
(940) 726-3244
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cooke County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cooke County, TX include Lindsay High School, Muenster High School and Era School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cooke County?
10 public middle schools are located in Cooke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke County?
Cooke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Cooke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cooke County include: Muenster High School vs. Lindsay High School, Lindsay High School vs. Muenster High School
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