For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,437 students in Upshur County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX are Azleway - Big Sandy, New Diana Middle School and Big Sandy J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Upshur County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Middle schools in Upshur County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Upshur County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Azleway - Big Sandy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Private Rd 3481
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 565-6801
Grades: 8-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
New Diana Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11854 State Hwy 154 E
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Diana, TX 75640
(903) 663-8002
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Big Sandy J High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Wildcat Dr
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 636-5287
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #44.
Harmony J High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9788 State Hwy 154 W
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Big Sandy, TX 75755
(903) 725-5485
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Bruce J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Bruce St
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 841-7600
Grades: 7-8
| 392 students
Rank: #66.
Union Hill High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2197 F M 2088
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 762-2138
Grades: 6-12
| 161 students
Rank: #77.
Ore City Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Upshur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ore City Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 Rebel Rd
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Ore City, TX 75683
(903) 968-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Upshur County Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 734-6734
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Upshur County Community Schools (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1276 Fm 49
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Gilmer, TX 75644
(903) 845-6991
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Upshur County, TX include Azleway - Big Sandy, New Diana Middle School and Big Sandy J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Upshur County, TX?
7 public middle schools are located in Upshur County, TX.
What is the racial composition of students in Upshur County, TX?
Upshur County, TX public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
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