For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 772 students in Limestone County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Limestone County, TX are Developmental Center, Groesbeck Middle School and Coolidge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Limestone County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Limestone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Limestone County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Groesbeck Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Elwood Enge Dr
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4102
Gr: 7-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Coolidge High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Kirven
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Coolidge, TX 76635
(254) 786-4822
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Mexia J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Blackcat Dr
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4020
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Limestone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alter Learning Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
701 S Ellis
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4105
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Limestone County Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
819 W Trinity
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Groesbeck, TX 76642
(254) 729-4139
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Mexia School Of Choice (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
616 North Red River St
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Limestone County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Limestone County, TX include Developmental Center, Groesbeck Middle School and Coolidge High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Limestone County?
4 public middle schools are located in Limestone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Limestone County?
Limestone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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