Best Gainesville Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 999 students in Gainesville, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX are Callisburg Middle School, Sivells Bend Elementary School and Gainesville J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gainesville, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Gainesville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Gainesville, TX (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Callisburg Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 Dozier St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0961
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Sivells Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1053 Cr 403
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-6411
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Gainesville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4062
Gr: 7-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Bend Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
47 C R 198
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5990
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gr: 8-12 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Daep
Alternative School
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0540
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gainesville, Texas

Gainesville, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-3632
Gr: PK-12
912 Muller St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4619
Gr: PK
1201 Lindsay St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-4362
1000 Radio Hill Rd
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0277
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gainesville, TX include Callisburg Middle School, Sivells Bend Elementary School and Gainesville J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gainesville?
6 public middle schools are located in Gainesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Gainesville?
Gainesville public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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