For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,187 students in Terrell, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Terrell, TX are Herman Furlough Jr Middle School and Tisd Child & Adolescent School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Terrell, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Terrell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Terrell, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herman Furlough Jr Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1351 Colquitt Rd
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Tisd Child & Adolescent School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 551-8960
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Terrell, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 S Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Terrell, TX 75160
(972) 563-1443
Gr: 1-2 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Terrell, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Terrell, TX include Herman Furlough Jr Middle School and Tisd Child & Adolescent School.
How many public middle schools are located in Terrell?
2 public middle schools are located in Terrell.
What is the racial composition of students in Terrell?
Terrell public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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