For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 706 students in Castro County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Castro County, TX are Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Dimmitt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castro County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Castro County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Castro County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nazareth School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
101 S First St
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Nazareth, TX 79063
(806) 945-2231
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hart Isd
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2141
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Dimmitt Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Western Cir Dr
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Dimmitt, TX 79027
(806) 647-3108
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Castro County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
709 2nd St
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2142
Hart, TX 79043
(806) 938-2142
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Castro County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Castro County, TX include Nazareth School, Hart Isd and Dimmitt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Castro County?
3 public middle schools are located in Castro County.
What is the racial composition of students in Castro County?
Castro County public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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