For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 544 students in Newton County, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX are Newton Middle School and Burkeville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Burkeville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
683 Cr 4156
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton County, TX include Newton Middle School and Burkeville School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton County?
2 public middle schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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