For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 603 students in Eastland County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eastland County, TX are Cisco J High School, Eastland Middle School and Rising Star High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eastland County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Eastland 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 Eastland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cisco J High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Pershing
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3004
Cisco, TX 76437
(254) 442-3004
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Eastland Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 W Plummer
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5040
Eastland, TX 76448
(254) 631-5040
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Rising Star High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 N Main St
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Rising Star, TX 76471
(254) 643-3521
Gr: 6-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Gorman Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 W Lexington
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gorman, TX 76454
(254) 734-3171
Gr: 6-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Ranger Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1842 Loop 254 E
Ranger, TX 76470
(254) 647-3216
Ranger, TX 76470
(254) 647-3216
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Eastland County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Eastland County, TX include Cisco J High School, Eastland Middle School and Rising Star High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Eastland County?
5 public middle schools are located in Eastland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Eastland County?
Eastland 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).
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