For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 727 students in Martin County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martin County, TX are Grady School, Sands Cisd and Stanton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Martin County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Martin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 Martin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grady School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3011 State Hwy 176
Lenorah, TX 79749
(432) 459-2445
Lenorah, TX 79749
(432) 459-2445
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Sands Cisd
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 First St
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Ackerly, TX 79713
(432) 353-4888
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Stanton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Gray St
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Stanton, TX 79782
(432) 607-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Martin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 218
Ackerly, TX 79713
(915) 353-4888
Ackerly, TX 79713
(915) 353-4888
Gr: PK-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Martin County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Martin County, TX include Grady School, Sands Cisd and Stanton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Martin County?
3 public middle schools are located in Martin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Martin County?
Martin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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