For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 544 students in Newton County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX are Newton Middle School and Burkeville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Burkeville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Gr: PK-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX include Newton Middle School and Burkeville School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County?
2 public middle schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.