For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 6,794 students in Red Oak, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Red Oak, TX are Life Middle Waxahachie, Red Oak High School and Red Oak Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Oak, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Red Oak have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Red Oak, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Life Middle Waxahachie
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3295 N Us Hwy 77
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 937-0715
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 937-0715
Grades: 7-8
| 595 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Red Oak High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
220 S State Hwy 342
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-3535
Grades: 8-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Red Oak Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
152 Louise Ritter Blvd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Grades: 6-8
| 1,540 students
Rank: #44.
Curtistene S Mccowan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Majestic Meadows Dr
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-8090
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 274-8090
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
Rank: #55.
Life School Mountain Creek
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5525 W Illinois Ave
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 623-0012
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 623-0012
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #66.
Life School Oak Cliff
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 S R L Thornton Frwy
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Red Oak, TX 75154
(214) 376-8200
Grades: K-12
| 1,478 students
Red Oak, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
D A E P (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
101 Live Oak
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-5895
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-5895
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Ischolars Magnet Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
109 W Red Oak Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2941
Grades: 3-9
| 41 students
401 E Ovilla Rd
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-2685
Grades: 5-6
| 833 students
P O Box 9000
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Red Oak, TX 75154
(972) 617-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 848 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Red Oak, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Red Oak, TX include Life Middle Waxahachie, Red Oak High School and Red Oak Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Red Oak?
6 public middle schools are located in Red Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Oak?
Red Oak public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Red Oak are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Red Oak include: Life Middle Waxahachie vs. Red Oak Middle School
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