For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,374 students in Hood County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hood County, TX are Tolar J High School, Acton Middle School and Lipan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hood County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hood County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Hood County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tolar J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 E 7th St
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Tolar, TX 76476
(254) 835-4718
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Acton Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 James Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4800
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Lipan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 N Kickapoo
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Lipan, TX 76462
(254) 646-3366
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Granbury Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Crossland Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4850
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 408-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Lake Granbury Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Crossland Rd
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 579-0852
Granbury, TX 76048
(817) 579-0852
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hood County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hood County, TX include Tolar J High School, Acton Middle School and Lipan High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hood County?
5 public middle schools are located in Hood County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hood County?
Hood 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).
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