For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,543 students in Hale County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hale County, TX are Abernathy Middle School, Cotton Center School and Petersburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hale County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abernathy Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Abernathy, TX 79311
(806) 298-4921
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Cotton Center School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2345 Fm 179
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Cotton Center, TX 79021
(806) 879-2176
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Petersburg School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1411 W 4th
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3585
Petersburg, TX 79250
(806) 667-3585
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 W 12th
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Hale Center, TX 79041
(806) 839-2141
Gr: 5-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Hale County Jjaep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Houston St
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Plainview, TX 79073
(806) 291-5230
Gr: 6-11 | 18 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 W 20th St
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Plainview, TX 79072
(806) 293-6015
Gr: 7-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hale County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hale County, TX include Abernathy Middle School, Cotton Center School and Petersburg School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hale County?
9 public middle schools are located in Hale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hale County?
Hale County public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.