For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 5,140 students in Gregg County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gregg County, TX are Union Grove J High School, Foster Middle School and Spring Hill J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gregg County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gregg County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Gregg County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Grove J High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11377 Union Grove Rd
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-5506
Gr: 7-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Foster Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1504 Mlk
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Spring Hill J High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3103 Spring Hill Rd
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 323-7718
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 323-7718
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
White Oak Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 S White Oak Rd
White Oak, TX 75693
(903) 291-2050
White Oak, TX 75693
(903) 291-2050
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Sabine Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5424 Fm 1252 W
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-4767
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 984-4767
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Judson Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5745 Judson Rd
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 446-2610
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 446-2610
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Pine Tree J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2100 N W Loop 281
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5081
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5081
Gr: 7-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Juvenile Detent Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Turk St
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 753-3970
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Forest Park Magnet School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1644 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 446-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
Gladewater Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
414 S Loop 485
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Gladewater, TX 75647
(903) 845-2243
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Kilgore Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Baughman Rd
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3902
Kilgore, TX 75662
(903) 988-3902
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Pine Tree Daep
Alternative School
1701 Pine Tree Rd
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5131
Longview, TX 75608
(903) 295-5131
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gregg County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gregg County, TX include Union Grove J High School, Foster Middle School and Spring Hill J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gregg County?
12 public middle schools are located in Gregg County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gregg County?
Gregg County public middle schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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