For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 880 students in Young County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Young County, TX are Olney J High School, Newcastle School and Graham J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Young County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Young County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Young County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olney J High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Ave H
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Olney, TX 76374
(940) 564-3517
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Newcastle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Washington Ave
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 73672
(940) 846-3531
Gr: PK-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Graham J High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Second St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2002
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Young County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Gr: PK-6 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 15%
P O Box 129
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Newcastle, TX 76372
(940) 846-3531
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1425 First St
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Graham, TX 76450
(940) 549-2442
Gr: PK-K | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Young County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Young County, TX include Olney J High School, Newcastle School and Graham J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Young County?
3 public middle schools are located in Young County.
What is the racial composition of students in Young County?
Young County public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Young County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Young County include: Graham J High School vs. Olney J High School, Olney J High School vs. Graham J High School, Newcastle School vs. Olney J High School
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