For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 5,128 students in Bowie County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bowie County, TX are Redwater J High School, Pleasant Grove Middle School and Red Lick Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowie County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Bowie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Bowie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Redwater J High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Red River Rd N
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3227
Redwater, TX 75573
(903) 671-3227
Gr: 7-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Grove Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5605 Cooks Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 831-4295
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Red Lick Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3511 N F M 2148
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-6006
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 838-6006
Gr: 5-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Maud School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
389 Houston Dr
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Gr: PK-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hooks High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Ave A
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2215
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2215
Gr: 8-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
James Bowie Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Simms, TX 75574
(903) 543-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Hooks J High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3921 Fm 560
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2568
Hooks, TX 75561
(903) 547-2568
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Hubbard Isd
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3347 Us Hwy 259 S
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2645
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
New Boston Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1215 Hwy 8 N
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6588
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-6588
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Digital Academy Of Texas
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4241 Summerhill Rd
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 794-3651
Gr: 5-12 | 411 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Leary Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9500 W New Boston Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-8960
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
James L Germany Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
929 W Grizzly Dr
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
De Kalb, TX 75559
(903) 667-2834
Gr: 5-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Texas Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 College Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5631
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5631
Gr: 6-8 | 1,361 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1414.
Liberty-eylau Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5555 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Gr: 5-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Bowie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bowie County Jjaep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
141 Plaza West
Texarkana, TX 75501
Texarkana, TX 75501
Gr: 9 | 1 student
112 Pr 41161
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-1112
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-1112
Gr: 3-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Eagle Project (Texarkana) (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
36b Oaklawn Village
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 792-0133
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 792-0133
Holy Highway (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P O Box 157
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-3317
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-3317
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Juvenile Justice Detention Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
141 Plaza W
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2855
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2855
Gr: 4-11 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 55%
5555 Leopard Dr
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-5555
Gr: 5-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
5492 Hwy 59 S
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5390
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5390
Gr: K-1 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Liberty-eylau School Of Success (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
766 Macedonia Rd
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5767
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 831-5767
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Lincoln Street Alter (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1915 Pine St
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2175
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 794-2175
Gr: 2-12 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 83%
New Boston Daep Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 N Bowie
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Maud, TX 75567
(903) 585-2219
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
530 Hospital Dr
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-8900
New Boston, TX 75570
(903) 628-8900
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
3201 Lincoln Ave
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 793-5632
Gr: 3-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bowie County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bowie County, TX include Redwater J High School, Pleasant Grove Middle School and Red Lick Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bowie County?
15 public middle schools are located in Bowie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowie County?
Bowie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bowie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bowie County include: Pleasant Grove Middle School vs. Texas Middle School, Texas Middle School vs. Pleasant Grove Middle School, Pleasant Grove Middle School vs. Red Lick Middle School
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