For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,469 students in Palo Pinto County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX are Santo High School, Graford School and Gordon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palo Pinto 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 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Palo Pinto County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Palo Pinto County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santo High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Santo, TX 76472
(940) 769-3847
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Graford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Division
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Graford, TX 76449
(940) 664-3101
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Gordon School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Rusk
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gordon, TX 76453
(254) 693-5342
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Strawn School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
224 E Walnut
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Strawn, TX 76475
(254) 116-5776
Gr: PK-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Mineral Wells Schools
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Ram Blvd
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Mineral Wells, TX 76067
(940) 325-4408
Gr: PK-12 | 3,275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Palo Pinto County, TX include Santo High School, Graford School and Gordon School.
How many public middle schools are located in Palo Pinto County?
5 public middle schools are located in Palo Pinto County.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Pinto County?
Palo Pinto County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Palo Pinto County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Palo Pinto County include: Strawn School vs. Gordon School, Santo High School vs. Gordon School, Gordon School vs. Strawn School
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