For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 3,055 students in Rusk County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rusk County, TX are West Rusk Middle School, Tatum Middle School and Laneville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rusk County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Rusk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Rusk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Rusk Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7855
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Tatum Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 N Hill St
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Laneville School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7415 Hwy 1798 W
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Laneville, TX 75667
(903) 863-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Carlisle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8960 Fm 13 W
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Price, TX 75687
(903) 861-3801
Gr: PK-12 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
West Rusk High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10705 S Main Hwy 42
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-7854
Gr: 8-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Leveretts Chapel J High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8956 State Hwy 42 N
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Mt Enterprise High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Nw 3rd St
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Mount Enterprise, TX 75681
(903) 822-3721
Gr: 6-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Overton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Henderson
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Overton, TX 75684
(903) 834-6143
Gr: 6-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Richardson Dr
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 655-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rusk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arp Coop Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
10705 S Main
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
New London, TX 75682
(903) 392-8299
Gr: 9-11 | 2 students
Bradshaw Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3900 W Loop 571
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Henderson, TX 75652
(512) 531-5500
Gr: 9-12
101 Mary St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-2538
Gr: 1 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
300 Crosby St
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-6559
Gr: 3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
1000 W Collins
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Henderson, TX 75653
(903) 657-7519
Gr: 2 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
P O Box 808
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Tatum, TX 75691
(903) 947-6482
Gr: 4-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Troup Alternative Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 N Carolina
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Laird Hill, TX 75666
(903) 834-3181
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rusk County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rusk County, TX include West Rusk Middle School, Tatum Middle School and Laneville School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rusk County?
9 public middle schools are located in Rusk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rusk County?
Rusk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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