Best Marlin Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 364 students in Marlin, TX.
The top-ranked public middle school in Marlin, TX is Marlin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marlin, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Marlin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Marlin, TX (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Marlin Opportunity Center
Alternative School
678 Success Dr #b
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Gr: 3-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marlin, Texas

Marlin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fec Aep (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
217 Kendrick St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
Gr: 6-12
217 Kendrick St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3964
Gr: 11-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
130 Coleman St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 896-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Marlin Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
213 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
602 Donohoo
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Gr: PK-5
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Gr: 6-8
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2893 State Hwy 6
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9222
Gr: 6-11 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 77%
213 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 583-7967
Gr: 8 | 1 student
203 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2512
Gr: 7-10 | 2 students
203 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
Gr: 10 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
1400 Capps St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marlin, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marlin, TX include Marlin High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marlin?
2 public middle schools are located in Marlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlin?
Marlin public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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